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Download full textAlabama Univ., Tuscaloosa. Coll. of Education. – 1969
A 1-year study was completed in August of 1969 by the University of Alabama on procedures to identify the children of migrant workers and of former migrant workers in 6 school systems in Alabama (Blount, Cullman, Pike, and Washington County School Systems and Demopolis and Elba City School Systems). The report of this study (1) includes detailed…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Children, Curriculum, Environment
Briggs, Vernon M., Jr. – 1973
The text describes the lives and welfare of the Chicanos as affected by development in rural economy; particularly in the Southwest, where they have their highest population concentration. The study does not seek to perpetuate the myth that Chicanos as a group are tied intrinsically to rural sections; most are not. Nonetheless, many still are, and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Ethnic Groups, Federal Programs, Labor Market
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Direct linkCranston-Gingras, Ann; Morse, William C.; McHatton, Patricia Alvarez – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2004
This study examined the first-year college experience of students from migrant farmworker families. Data were obtained through a written survey and subsequent small group interviews with 13 participants in a federally supported program for students from farmworker backgrounds. Information regarding the students' decisions to pursue a college…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Migrants, Agricultural Laborers, Surveys
Borrego, John G.; And Others – 1971
The intent of this report, as stated, is to bring about an awareness of the kinds of problems faced by migrant agricultural workers (Mexican Americans and Navajos), by farmers, and by agencies offering services to these migrants in New Mexico. An overview of the national and state migrant situation is presented, as well as case studies of various…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, American Indians, Cultural Influences, Economically Disadvantaged
Condon, E. C., Comp. – 1982
A 1981-82 bibliography of available literature on migrants and migrant education, from the Rutgers Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Studies Institute, primarily lists publications which appeared between 1970 and 1980. The 379 entries are divided into 15 sections: bibliography (7); children (24); economics (7); education (100); family (9); health…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life
Central California Action Associates, Inc., Fresno. – 1969
The Central California Action Associates, Inc. (CCAA Inc.) was funded under the Migrant Division of the Office of Economic Opportunity to help farm workers solve their problems. The 7-county area has been characterized by high agricultural wealth and a low wage scale when compared to the surrounding cosmopolitan areas. The minimal education level…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Adult Basic Education, Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Laborers
