Deborah Reed Quotes on Education (2 Quotes)

The question of intergenerational progress is, 'Are you doing better than your parents Often when immigrants come, one of the reasons is so that their children will have better lives, and having a better life in California and the U.S. is often associated with more education.

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.