But little Carlos's most important defense was not his good punch but rather the beginnings of a great education.

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2011-2012 school year, 78 percent of students who were expelled or suspended from school were Hispanic or Latino. They are less likely to graduate from high school, less likely to complete college, and are more likely to have children who are incarcerated.

Source: A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story Of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero

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