August 26, 2011 / by Laura Brady / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles
WASHINGTON — Hispanics in the United States have registered significant gains in education, with college enrollment among young Hispanics up by 24 percent from 2009 to 2010, a new report shows.
The report, published Thursday by the Pew Hispanic Center and based on census data, shows that the rise in college enrollment among Hispanics ages 18 to 24 was the largest increase among all major ethnic and racial groups.
Part of the increase among Hispanic youth, who have long been lagging in educational attainment, was demographic: Hispanics are one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups. But the population of 18- to 24-year-old Hispanics rose by just 7 percent in the same time period, far slower than the surge in their rate of college enrollment, said Richard Fry, a senior research associate at the center and the author of the report.
“This isn’t just about population growth,” Mr. Fry said. “They are narrowing the gap.”
The rise pushed Hispanic college enrollment to 1.8 million, making Hispanic youths the largest minority group on college campuses in the country, surpassing the 1.7 million black college students in that age group. Hispanics surpassed blacks as a portion of the American population around 2000, and in 2010 represented 16 percent of the population.
However, Hispanics still lag in another measure, the share of the group in college. Thirty-two percent of Hispanic 18- to 24-year-olds were enrolled in 2010, compared with 38 percent of blacks, 62 percent of Asians and 43 percent of whites.
In 1972, just 13 percent of Hispanics in that age group were in college, Mr. Fry said.
The report also highlighted gains in high school completion rates for Hispanics. In 2000, just 59 percent of Hispanic 18- to 24-year-olds had completed high school; last year, 72 percent had.
Much of the growth among Hispanics has been in community colleges, the report found. Of all the young Hispanics who were attending college last October, about 46 percent were at two-year colleges, and 54 percent were at four-year colleges. In comparison, 73 percent of young white college students were enrolled in four-year colleges, 78 percent of young Asians and 63 percent of young blacks.
A version of this article appeared in print on August 26, 2011, on page A12 of the New York edition with the headline: Young Hispanics’ College Enrollment Rose 24% in Year, Study Says. (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/26/us/26census.html)
July 21, 2011 / by Laura Brady / 1 Comment / Filed under Articles
We are in our last phase of mentor recruitment for the 2011-2012 academic year, and this year we have amazing plans, including a visit to Berkeley and the academy of science! We also have a new look on our website and you can now check us out on facebook!
One of the highlights this year is that we will be working with some San Francisco high schools for the first time, in addition to middle schools.
We encourage you to challenge yourself and mentor a student for an academic year and make a real difference in your community. Current stats in California report droupout rates of 12.2% for Asians, 25.5% for Hispanics, and an alarming 34.7% for African Americans.
So if you haven’t signed up to become a mentor, do it now!
March 4, 2011 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles, Scholarships
Scholarship information for high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduates.
Over 45 scholarships for students of all concentrations and backgrounds.
Apply soon!
For more information click here.
February 18, 2011 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles, Events
Career Day @ Mission High
March 3rd, 2011
As most of you know, LAM is comprised of over 3,500 members and over 80% have a bachelor’s degree, 40% have at least a Masters and over 20% have a PhD, JD, MD, or MBA.
Our goal is to connect our “smart” party-goers with students that are in need of role models. Hence we started EDGEucation to create that link! Our next event is with Mission High. They’re in need of Latino role models for their Career Day — even though over 80% of their students are a minority group, they have NO Latino speakers for the career day!
Not all Mission High’s college-accepted seniors proceed to college. As Carlos* voiced, “I’m the first to go to college in my family. Not sure what to expect or what job to get.” Share your knowledge at Mission High’s March 3rd Career and College Fair.
To become a speaker please email Ko Kim at kkim@sfedfund.org or call 415-933-7759.
February 8, 2011 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles
We have started this year with a pow! Besides working with Hayward High School, EDGEucation will be expanding to San Francisco this year with a partnership with BACR and San Francisco Unified School District. We will be working with 4 middle schools: Paul Revere School, SF Community School, Everett Middle School, and James Lick Middle School. Participating mentors will be paired up with one student and will be meeting twice a month and will attend an organized event in San Francisco. Upcoming events include “Meet your mentee night”, college visit, and museum visits. The goal is to positively impact the educational achievement of young students in the Bay Area.
So if you would like to be part of this year’s mentoring program, send us an email with your contact information at
info@myedgeucation.org or just click on ‘Click here to apply’
Stay tuned for fundraising activities and an upcoming run!
February 8, 2011 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles, Events
Any runners?
EDGEucation is training for the upcoming Oakland Running Festival and we would love for you to join us! We will be running on March 27 throughout the streets of Oakland representing EDGEucation. If you are a runner and would love to run a 5k, half marathon, or full marathon let us know and register soon
http://www.oaklandmarathon.com/Home_Page.htm and if you have been thinking of running as part of a group, try their team-relay option (that’s what we are doing)!
Either way, this is a great way to stay on track with your new year’s resolution
We will be giving away EDGEucation t-shirts to the first 10 runners who email us a copy of their race registration.
Happy running!
September 13, 2010 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles
Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said, “When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.”
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free… no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard’s financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school’s financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
September 3, 2010 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles
Join the current and future mentors from EDGEucation at upscale John Collins to mingle and share mentorship stories.
If you’re a current mentor: come share mentorship experiences, tips on how to motivate your student, or just come to meet others trying to make a difference.
Interested in being a mentor? Come mingle with our past mentors and founders to learn more about the organization, our plans for Fall 2010, and our vision.
This is a free event and we hope you can join us! Click here for more information.
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About EDGEucation
The goal of EDGEucation is to increase the graduation rate among
underrepresented groups in California by leading and creating
inspirational programs and connecting positive role models from within
the community with students.
Our vision is to level the playing field and aid underrepresented
groups attain better opportunities after graduation by leading,
inspiring, and working with prospective role models from within the
community, to push education to the edge, and make education attainable
for everyone.
August 17, 2010 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles
After a successful summer, we were able to pair around 80 students with 45 mentors!
Now, starting Fall 2010, we have received another 30 students that are eager to make a difference and they need your help!
Join EDGEucation as a mentor to meet with a student and guide them to a fruitful career! We only require a minimum of 3 hours a month to help them open their eyes to the possibilities that exists outside of their every day life.
We hope you can join us in helping a student’s life!
August 12, 2010 / by EDGEucation / Make A Comment / Filed under Articles, Events, Mentors
International Growth is preparing a training seminar of English etiquette for young people ages 17-20, who are finishing high school or are in their fist years of college, this Saturday Aug 21 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm in San Francisco
Topics to be discussed will include:
- business meetings and protocols
- posture
- dress attire
- introductions in the US and other cultures
- visual contact
- job interviews and behaviors
- table manners (from picnics to dinners with diplomatics)
- drinks (obligations and responsibilities)
The seminar will include a binder with all of the materials presented, transportation to the seminar, as well as all of the meals. The total cost of this seminar is of $140.00.
Bay Area companies and organizations have stepped up and sponsored 10 spots for EDGEucation students to attend this valuable seminar. Ten students will be selected to attend who are recommended by their mentors in an essay of no more than 250 words. Spots will be given to the best recommendations by their mentors. We encourage all students to participate. Please send your recommendation to laura@myedgeucation.org or giovanni@myedgeucation.org by Wednesday Aug 18 at 5.00pm. Finalist will be announced Thursday Aug 19
