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Hispanics In Education: A Look Into Underrepresentation, Sarah Joanne Dillinger
Hispanics In Education: A Look Into Underrepresentation, Sarah Joanne Dillinger
Honors College
By 2045 the Hispanic population in the United States is projected to be at 25%. In Texas, that number is currently higher and continuing to rise. Despite large numbers of Hispanic students, they are underrepresented in schools among teachers and administrators. Could the lack of a cultural mirror play a role in this number since Hispanic students do not see as many Hispanic teachers and administrators in education? Through this paper, I will examine the cultural mirror theory briefly, but spend a majority of the paper analyzing the history behind desegregation in public schools. I will also review the literature …