Leveraging Data for Policy Change - A Descriptive Analysis of Latino Men’s Postsecondary Enrollment and Degree Attainment Patterns in Texas

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This study examines educational outcomes for Latino men in Texas through a descriptive, policy-focused disaggregated analysis of longitudinal data from the 8th Grade Cohort Longitudinal Study and the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS). Findings contextualize progress toward 60x30TX, a statewide higher education plan led by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Results identify educational equity disparities in postsecondary enrollment and degree/certificate completion, and analyze regional differences. Policy-planning implications are informed by practitioner input.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time1 h 8 min

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Abstract

Policy background: 60x30TX and Texas higher education goals

Data sources and analytical approach

Key findings: enrollment and degree/certificate completion disparities

Regional equity differences and implications

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Arizona State University | | --- | --- | | Volume 30 Number 129 August 30 , 2022 ISSN 1068-2341 | | Leveraging Data for Policy Change: A Descriptive Analysis of Latino Men’s Postsecondary Enrollment and Degree Attainment Patterns in Texas Jorge Burmicky Howard University Wonsun Ryu The University of Texas at Austin Leticia Palomín Texas A&M University, College Station & Victor B. Sáenz The University of Texas at Austin United States Citation: Burmicky, J., Ryu, W., Palomín, L., & Sáenz, V.B. (2022) . Leveraging data for policy change: A descriptive analysis of Latino men’s postsecondary enrollment and degree attainment patterns in Texas. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 30(129) . [https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.30.6723](https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.30.6723) Abstract: This study examines the educational outcomes of Latino men in Texas by conducting a descriptive policy-focused disaggregate analysis of longitudinal data from the 8th Grade Cohort Longitudinal Study and the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS) . Based on our analysis, we provide context and understanding of the progress made towards meeting the goals set forthin 60x30TX, a statewide higher education plan led by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Our findings reveal educational equity disparities by looking at the postsecondary enrollment and degree/certificate completion patterns of Latino men in Texas. In addition, we provide an analysis of differences in educational equity disparities across various regions of the state. We share policy planning implications informed by practitioner input to better contextualize our findings. Keywords: educational policy; longitudinal statewide data; Latino men; postsecondary outcomes Aprovechar los datos para el cambio de políticas: Un análisis descriptivo de los patrones de matriculación postsecundaria y obtención de títulos de los hombres latinos en Texas Resumen: Este estudio examina los resultados educativos de estudiantes Latinos en Texas através de un análisis que desagrega datos de una base de datos longitudinales del Estudio Longitudinal de Cohorte de 8º Grado y el Sistema Integrado de Datos Postsecundarios (IPEDS) . Con base en nuestro análisis, brindamos contexto y comprensión del progreso realizado para alcanzar las metas establecidas en 60x30TX, un plan de educación superior estatal dirigido por la Junta Coordinadora de Educación Superior de Texas. Nuestros hallazgos revelan disparidades en la equidad educativa al observar los patrones de inscripción postsecundaria y finalización detítulos/certificados de los hombres latinos en Texas. Además, proporcionamos un análisis de las diferencias en las disparidades de equidad educativa en varias regiones del estado. Compartimos las implicaciones de la planificación de políticas informadas por los aportes de los profesionales para contextualizar nuestros hallazgos. Palabras-clave: política educativa; datos estatales longitudinales; hombres latinos; resultados postsecundarios Alavancando dados para mudança de políticas: uma análise descritiva dos padrões de matrícula e graduação de homens latinos no Texas Resumo: Este estudo examina os resultados educacionais de estudantes latinos no Texas por meio de uma análise que desagrega dados de um banco de dados longitudinal do Estudo de Coorte Longitudinal da 8ª Série e do Sistema Integrado de Dados Pós-Secundários (IPEDS) . Com base em nossa análise, fornecemos contexto e compreensão do progresso feito para atingiras metas estabelecidas no 60x30TX, um plano estadual de ensino superior liderado pelo Conselho de Coordenação do Ensino Superior do Texas. Nossas descobertas revelam disparidades na equidade educacional ao observar os padrões de matrícula no ensino superior econclusão de diploma/certificado para homens latinos no Texas. Além disso, apresentamos uma anál

FAQs

What policy goal does the study relate its findings to?

The study contextualizes progress toward 60x30TX, a statewide higher education plan led by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Which data sources are used in the analysis?

The analysis uses longitudinal data from the 8th Grade Cohort Longitudinal Study and the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS).

What outcomes for Latino men are examined?

The study examines postsecondary enrollment and degree/certificate completion patterns and how they differ across regions.

Oct 15, 2026

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