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Ron Haskins | April 22, 2011 12:00am

While Some Immigrant Children Fall Behind, Others Prosper

At an event earlier this week on the economic future of immigrant children, Senior Fellow Ron Haskins discussed the complex issue of immigrants’ education and wages.



According to recent data, immigrants -- particularly recent immigrants from Mexico -- have very low rates of high school completion compared to native-born citizens. But overall, immigrants have relatively high rates of college graduation. Addressing the complexities of this issue, and improving education for all, would have a positive impact on the U.S. economy.

  • Ron Haskins

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    Economic Studies, Center on Children and Families, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, Budgeting for National Priorities, Opportunity 08: Independent Ideas for Our Next President

    A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families and Budgeting for National Priorities Project. An expert on preschool, foster care, and poverty—he was instrumental in the 1996 overhaul of national welfare policy.

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