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| Childhood Education | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRao, Nirmala; Yuen, Mantak – Childhood Education, 2001
Highlights the ways in which immigrant children from the Chinese mainland are helped to assimilate into Hong Kong society. Discusses programs to meet the challenges of securing age-appropriate school placements; adjusting to a new education system and curricula; adapting to a new school and social environment; facing segregation, prejudice, and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Immigrants
Peer reviewedWatson, Dwight C. – Childhood Education, 2001
Explores traditional migratory and family characteristics of Hmong culture and one elementary school's university collaborative program to attract Hmong students. Describes the magnet school program, extended day programs, and second language acquisition program to ease the transition to school. Notes that several unique features of the…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Education, Hmong People, Immigrants
Peer reviewedJames, William H.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1991
Describes the Kids Organized on Learning in School (KOOL-IS) initiative of the B.F. Day Elementary School in Seattle, Washington, which coordinates health, social, and educational services for homeless children. Organizational components, a case study, and program evaluation are considered. (BB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Coordination, Elementary Education
