How has Latino and Black students’ retention been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Excelencia in Education September 2021 Overview Latino and Black student retention has decreased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Spring through Fall 2020, both student groups saw disproportionate declines in enrollment and retention. This factsheet provides a look at trends in Latino and Black students’ first-year retention rates nationally and across sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about how Latino and Black students’ enrollment and retention have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how federal, state, and institutional policy can support Latino and Black students along their path to degree completion on Excelencia’s page on Medium. Read more of Excelencia's Medium postings Download Resources How has Latino and Black students’ retention been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? (PDF)
