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Chan, Kenyon S.; Tsang, Sau-Lim – 1981
This review of the educational progress of Chinese Americans examines the demographic, cultural, and learning characteristics of this group with respect to the historical and current status of bilingual/bicultural program development. The Lau v. Nichols case is cited as a major influence and precedent for the development of federally mandated…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Chinese Americans, Cultural Exchange, Culture Conflict
Bell, Bella Zi – 1981
This review of the educational status of native Hawaiian students suggests the need for special programs that: (1) promote self-esteem and appreciation of multiculturalism while improving cognitive skills; and (2) encourage parent participation and the involvement of community leaders as role models. The effects of Federal programs (such as those…
Descriptors: Demography, Economic Progress, Educational Innovation, Educational Mobility
Download full textAstone, Barbara; Nunez-Wormack, Elsa – 1990
Projections show steady growth in the minority populations of the United States, but entry rates of minorities into postsecondary education are shrinking. Institutions of higher education are now being called upon to exercise leadership in addressing the problem of minority education before it reaches critical proportions. This report examines the…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Environment, Demography, Diversity (Student)
