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Latinos are the fastest growing demographic group in the U.S.A. Yet, their educational achievement lags far behind their peers. Through evaluation and research, we shed light closing the achievement gaps. 

"First Gen" students are a growing demographic in U.S. institutions of higher education. Yet, their needs are poorly understood. We help design and evaluate programs to help these students achieve their college dreams.

For years, evaluation projects shied away from including culture as a consideration. Culture builds validation into evaluation projects. Sometimes using a cultural lens is the only way to "see" the people you are working with and for.

Out of school learning breaks from traditional schooling by blending non-formal education, unique settings, and skill development. This makes for a potent combination that is not always taken advantage of. We help evaluate and sharpen these programs. 

A recent breakthrough in youth development programs, Positive Youth Development works to unlock the innate talents and strengths of young people. We help programs adopt this theory and refashion their initiatives.