MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui details his unconventional path to success - one that defies many stereotypes of Asian Americans. More
Adelante Chicas, a youth development program for Latinas in Portland, Ore., has developed Journey to College, a new initiative entirely focused on col More
A national survey shows teenagers have a high level of civic engagement, a tradition in Keke Palmer’s own family. More
Small town Storm lake, Iowa is an unusual place to find a majority-minority school district. More
A successful program in Harlem isn't just teaching kids how to play squash - it's also teaching them how to become better students. More
Latino Parents Meeting aims to create a way for parents to feel as if they have a voice in the building and can advocate for their kids. More
Shirley Giraldo helps her students choose classes, fill out applications, and visit colleges to show them what their future could look like. More
School-based interventions work best when they involve the student’s family. More
Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More
Con Mi Madre is a program that shows girls the possibility of college, and helps families obtain scholarships and fill out financial aid forms. More
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