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announced the launch of an unprecedented partnership dedicated to helping Latino families get their students into college and beyond. In addition, New Futuro has part- nered with other non-profits, education in- stitutions and corporate citizens to ensure the success of the program, which was re- cently announced at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
New Innovative Partnership to Get 10,000 N
ew Futuro, a Chicago-based startup, and Allstate Insurance Company today
According to U.S. Census Bureau pro-
jections, by 2020 nearly 36 percent of the population in the United States under the age of 19 will be Latino,* making Latinos the largest, fastest-growing segment in the country. “We know from extensive research that the Latino community, with more than 400,000 Hispanic households in Chicago alone, can benefit from the information, re- sources and social
capital necessary to
chart a path toward a college education,” said Peter Wilkins, co-founder and CEO of New Futuro. “We believe that by provid- ing access and outreach to working class Latino families, New Futuro, Allstate and our partner organizations will increase the chances that Latino students achieve not only their collegiate dreams but their pro- fessional aspirations as well.” As the title sponsor, Allstate has enabled New Futuro to launch this innovative pro-
Online Resources Help People of All Ages Gain Access to College and Careers A
s the nation strives to remain competi- tive and add 5 million community col-
lege degrees by 2020, the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) is releasing free information to help parents and fami- lies prepare for college. The new set of multi-media resources will help people unfamiliar with navigating the U.S. college system gain access and the information necessary for preparing and succeeding in college and beyond. “Parents are a key to our nation reach- ing its educational goals,” said Sharon Dar- ling, president & founder of NCFL. “In order to produce 5 million new degrees in a decade, we need to assure that more non- traditional adults are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education and that parents are well prepared to inform and nurture the educational aspirations of their children.” Five distinct resources, produced with support from MetLife Foundation, are available free of charge at
www.famlit.org/ myfamilygoestocollege. Based on research conducted by NCFL, the materials focus on helping adult students transition into postsecondary education certificate or de- gree programs. Tested with educators and families, the materials are designed for Hispanic parents who are learning the Eng- lish language, first generation college stu-
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dents, as well as community and college leaders and policy-makers. The resources include: En Camino: Herramientas educativas para familias (in Spanish and English). Five online modules with activities for Spanish-speaking families to help increase their investment in and pursuit of educa- tional opportunities; On Our Way: Educational Toolkit for
Families. A program instructional guide designed to be used in Adult Education, Parent Time and Parent And Child Togeth- er (PACT) Time family and adult literacy programs. Turning Points: A Case Study of Family
Literacy – Community College Partner- ships. Descriptions of exemplary postsec- ondary educational transition partnerships between
family literacy programs and
community colleges, including successful programs in Lake City, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, and one in Providence, Rhode Island. Promoting Postsecondary Educational Success for Adults and Families—A Prac- tical Partnership Guide. An examination of what makes a literacy program – com- munity college transition partnership work. Family Literacy: A Valuable Gateway
to Postsecondary Education. A presenta- tion of issues examining the impediments
Celebrating 19 Years of Diversity
to attaining a postsecondary education and how literacy programs can help with the transition and increase college graduation rates for nontraditional students. “As all of American higher education struggles to provide a better pathway for Hispanics to enter college, resources, such as En Camino, provide an engaging, read- able, interactive way for low-literacy fami- lies to introduce family members to the power of a college education in a way that respects the authority and dreams of par- ents for their children,” said Gail O. Mel- low, president of LaGuardia Community College and advisor to NCFL. Independent research validates the need for the materials. A 2010 national study found a single year of parental education has a greater impact on the likelihood of a child attending a postsecondary institution than an extra $50,000 in parental income (Higher Education Quality Council of On- tario). In addition, the recent MetLife Sur- vey of the American Teacher: Preparing Students for College and Careers reveals that many parents and students feel a press- ing need for more information about how to access and pay for college. “We commend NCFL’s leadership in
building family literacy and community college partnerships,” said Dennis White, MetLife Foundation president and CEO.
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