Minority Students


Facts and Figures: States With Higher Percentages of Minority Rural Students

Question: Nationally, more than one-quarter of all rural students are classified as minorities according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Minority students exceed this average in 18 states. Which states are they?
Date: September 25, 2012
Related Categories: Rural Policy Matters
Related Tags: Facts and Figures, Minority Students


Alabama Schools Not Allowed to Check Immigration Status

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an Alabama law requiring schools to check the immigration status of newly enrolling students and their parents violates equal protection guarantees.
Date: August 28, 2012
Related Categories: In Local News, Rural Policy Matters
Related Tags: Immigration, Minority Students


Children's Defense Fund National Conference: July 22-25, 2012

Make plans now for the 2012 Children's Defense Fund National Conference, set for July 22–25 in  Cincinnati, Ohio.


Facts and Figures About States With High Percentages of Minority Students in Rural Schools

QUESTION: In which 16 states do minority students make up more than 25% of rural enrollment?

Date: March 26, 2010
Related Categories: Rural Policy Matters
Related Tags: Facts and Figures, Minority Students


Adequacy Lawsuit File in Florida

Decreases in state funding and unequal impact on low-income and minority students are the basis of claims against the Sunshine State…


Date: December 29, 2009
Related Categories: Rural Policy Matters
Related Tags: Minority Students, Rural School Funding News, School Finance/Funding


Rural Low-Graduation Rate Districts Are High-Poverty, High-Minority

High-poverty districts with low graduation rates in the southwestern and southeastern United States tend to enroll high percentages of minority students…

Date: December 29, 2009
Related Categories: Rural Policy Matters
Related Tags: Graduation Rate/Dropout, Minority Students, Rural 800/900