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The Asian and Pacific Islander Population in the U.S. ERIC Digest.

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Schwartz, Wendy – 2002

This digest uses recent statistics, including Census 2000 data, to synthesize information on Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) children and families. The APIA population is diverse, and APIA groups vary widely in language, religion, beliefs, and health practices. The percentage of foreign born differs widely among APIA groups. The U.S.…

Descriptors: Asian Americans, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Patterns

Enhancing the Communication Skills of Newly-Arrived Asian American Students. ERIC/CUE Digest No. 136.

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Cheng, Li-Rong Lilly – 1998

This digest focuses on meeting the educational needs of recent Asian Pacific American (APA) immigrants. Newcomers usually have various levels of English proficiency, and many find school rules incomprehensible because they differ so widely from their previous experiences. In addition, American teachers expect children to be interactive, creative,…

Descriptors: Asian American Students, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences