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Blanca Vargas, LULAC National Educational Service Centers

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Feb 14, 2020

Hispanic students find it increasingly difficult to pursue their education with limited opportunities to be college-ready. Ms. Blanca Vargas, Board Member of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers shares how her non-profit provides assistance.

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