The steady influx of Latino children into the nation's schools is rapidly changing the face of education.

Not only are Latinos now the largest minority group in the U.S., there are more Hispanics than any other demographic group in the country's largest school districts. The Latino population of smaller cities like Indianapolis and Providence -- not to mention suburbs across the nation -- is booming, as well.

With this increase in Latino students comes a whole new set of challenges for the country's schools. Advocacy groups warn that without improving English fluency and academic achievement requirements, the U.S. will be burdened with more undereducated workers and more demands for social services. Currently, more than one in three Latinos drops out of high school, and one in 10 graduates from a college or university.

To help overcome the obstacles Latinos face in U.S. schools, the federal government seems to be looking to the impressive gains made by Chicago's educational system. Some Chicago schools have been able to increase students' scores on national achievement tests through the implementation of programs that increase the role of the parent in a child's education.

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