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Latino dropou tWhat we are doing about it? Andrew Behnke aobehnke@ncsu.edu

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Some numbers

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U.S. Latino Population Today in Millions 13 million 1980 54 million 2012 92 million- 2030 (Migration Policy Institute, 2010; Pew Hispanic, 2013)

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U.S. Latino YouthToday in Millions (Fraga et al., 2009; Migration Policy Institute, 2010; Pew Hispanic, 2012)

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Latino Growth 2000-2010 (Migration Policy Institute, 2010; Pew Hispanic, 201

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Latino seniors35000 Undocumented Documented 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020

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challenges

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why?

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§ Personal Reasons (problems at home, pregnancy) § highest teen pregnancy / birth rate§ Family Economic Issues § “need to pay bills, we need to make money to help are families”§ Struggle with English § “have trouble with English, can’t understand, the teachers go to fast”

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§ Peer Influences § “not cool to be considered smart” § “why go [to school] when your other friends are skipping” § a competition to be the most distracting student§ Discrimination still huge… § safe school climate especially important for girls

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how do we stop it?

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how?

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its really about where your heart is

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Focus on really LOVING and nurturing the relationship praise folks specifically “I am so glad you were bold enough to tell me that, it means the world to me” high personalismoBe genuine touch

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Who are your partners? • Call for a community partners meeting o Determine partner’s role o Who can do what? o Identify existing groups and/or help with recruiting participants and best practices when targeting a group that is to be built

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find out what getsthem excited

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futbol, basketbol, music,technology, their families, their friends

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ask them

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Preparing for College

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be passionate show you really care

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the 5 Ps

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Problem: what do they feel the problem is?

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Praise: be genuine and focused

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Past Experiences: identify whatexperiences they have had with folks like you before

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Problem Solve: resolve theconcerns they have and figure out the logistics

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Prepare them for what to expect

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engage youth

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engage their parents

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retain youth• make short videos - animoto• use technology – wiggio• home visits• pull out at school

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ship

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20 mile march Roald Amundsen - Dogs & Train Robert Scott - Motor Sledges, H“figuring out what works, understanding why itworks, grasping when to change and knowingwhen not to.” Jim Collins