For the most part, the gulf between Mexican Americans and other ethnic groups reflects differences in family background. Mexican American children account for two-thirds (68 percent) of California children in families where neither parent has completed high school. When parents have little education and few resources, their kids simply have more ground to make up, ... Given the compelling role socioeconomic conditions play, the state should consider bolstering programs that assist parents -- such as improving adult literacy and English language skills -- and that target workplaces.
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The findings overall are good news for the state -- with a dose of caution. Although all ethnic groups are making educational gains from generation to generation, the low education we find for Mexican Americans is disturbing.Deborah Reed
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That really was a time when the rising tide lifted all boats, and we had an increase in income in California,
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