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Shaul, Marnie S. – Government Accountability Office, 2006
Questions have been raised about whether parents with limited English proficiency are having difficulty accessing child care and early education programs for their children. Research suggests that quality early care experiences can greatly improve the school readiness of young children. GAO was asked to provide information on: (1) the…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Limited English Speaking, Child Care
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Afshar, Haleh – Gender and Education, 1989
Contends that Muslim women in West Yorkshire (England) place an inordinate trust in the educational system's ability to deliver their children from poverty. Results of a three-generational study indicate that daughters of Muslim immigrant families, though aware of intense racism and poor prospects, try to comply with parental wishes. (AF)
Descriptors: Daughters, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Ethnic Bias