[AAACE-NLA] Bush Adminstration website for Hispanics?

[AndresMuro@aol.com]

Debbie:

I used to be cynical about president bush's intentions. However, after seeing the website, I have changed my mind. I have come to realize that he is working hard for the best interest of Hispanics as well as other minority groups, the poor, and the wealthy alike. President Bush does not want to leave any child behind, and for that, I support him. 

Andres

PS: Just kidding!

In a message dated 6/13/2003 10:25:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Debbie Yoho" <dwyoho at earthlink.net> writes:

>I came across the following information.  Andres, I'd love to have your
>reaction to this!  Do you think people will be fooled into believing this
>is a sincere effort to serve Hispanics?  Let's hear it for Pablo the Eagle!
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>"An Excellent New Website for Hispanic Families www.yesIcan.gov/ 
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>Bush Administration Unveils New Bilingual Web Site Featuring Tools 
>For Families, Information on Getting To College 
>
>The new site will help Hispanic parents make college a reality for 
>their children. According to a recent study released by the Tomas 
>Rivera Policy Institute, 96 percent of the Hispanic parents surveyed 
>expected their children to go to college, but researchers found 66 
>percent of the parents failed to answer four out of eight basic 
>questions about what it takes to make college a reality for their 
>family. The study indicates that Hispanic children are more likely 
>to miss out on crucial steps leading to college unless these 
>knowledge deficits are remedied. 
>
>The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic 
>Americans today took a first step to reverse these numbers and equip 
>Hispanic families with the tools they need to help make a college 
>education a reality for their children. 
>
>Commission members Rosario Marin, the U.S. Treasurer, and Latin 
>recording artist Jon Secada unveiled a new and exciting bilingual 
>Web site that provides parents with a one-stop center for 
>information to increase college knowledge. Marin and Secada made the 
>announcement at the Puente Technology Center. 
>
>The launch is a nationwide grassroots effort, and includes a 
>national public awareness campaign with the Hispanic Broadcasting 
>Corporation on their 55 Hispanic-focused radio stations, to make 
>these tools available to parents, educators and community leaders. 
>
>"All children, whatever their circumstances, deserve a chance to 
>learn, achieve academic success, and have the opportunity to go on 
>to college," said Leslie Sanchez, director of the White House 
>Initiative. " YesICan.gov (http://www.yesican.gov/ ) offers parents 
>and students resources on how they can make this a reality." 
>
>YesICan.gov provides information on the Myths and Facts about 
>College Costs, 20 Questions to Ask Your Guidance Counselor, and 
>Things You Need to Know About Paying for College. The initiative 
>worked with collegeboard.com and Tormont Publishing to provide 
>content. 
>
>In addition, the new mascot, Pablo the Eagle, will host and 
>encourage reading and educational advancement among the Hispanic 
>community's youngsters. 
>
>U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige will make a direct appeal to 
>every public school principal, every college and university 
>president including Hispanic-serving institutions, as well as 
>community technology centers asking them to make these tools 
>available to their constituents.   
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>Deborah W. Yoho
>Co-moderator, NIFL-Health Listserv
>President, SC Adult Literacy Educators
>Executive Director, Greater Columbia Literacy Council
>2728 Devine Street,  Columbia, SC  29205
>803-765-2555   Fax  803-779-8417   dwyoho at earthlink.net
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