Investigated predictors of success on the Texas ExCET (Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas), highlighting the social studies ExCET components of the Elementary Comprehensive and Elementary Bilingual ExCET exams and noting the relationship of students' social studies coursework preparation, demographics, standardized exams, and…

Use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine among Hispanic youth were estimated using national data from the Monitoring the Future survey and state data from surveys in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and California. Prevalence rates were lower in the national study than in state surveys and also differed among states, possibly…

Education level, computer ownership, and technology and information access determine one's status in the new information economy. Interventions such as community computer networks, telecommuting centers, grassroots electronic commerce, and volunteer technology corps can help Latinos and other marginalized groups overcome continued disadvantage.…

Investigates the psychometric properties of a Spanish and English version of the Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale (PIPPS) when employed with Spanish- and English-speaking teachers and students. The independent emergence of comparable Spanish and English PIPPS factor structures provides initial support for use of this measure in research with…

Examined the relationship between self-esteem and sexual behavior and intended sexual behavior among Hispanic middle school students. Student surveys indicated that higher home self-esteem significantly related to reduced likelihood of participation in sexual intercourse (ever) and reduced intent to participate. Higher school self-esteem related…

Presents findings from a sociolinguistic study of the language use and language attitudes of Hispanic families in a small community in upstate New York. Sought to identify and describe the familial linguistic patterns that are leading to an emerging population of US-born Spanish speakers by examining the factors that are related to Spanish…

Examines diabetes awareness, diagnosis, and social support-among Mexican Americans, African Americans, other Hispanic people, and white people living in the United States. Mexican Americans were the most likely to have a diagnosis, had the highest mean glucose levels, and, together with white people, were most likely to be classified as unaware.…

Describes a course which addresses the minority media coverage issue through publication of a bilingual newspaper. Points out that the program provides experience in reporting, writing, photography, and other skills, while offering the mostly White students an opportunity to learn about minorities. Argues for more programs of this type. (SG)

Minority student enrollment in higher education over the last decade is examined, as well as population projections into the early 21st century. Many minority youth reject the assertion that success requires a college degree, and racial prejudice and violence on campuses create an inhospitable environment for minorities. (MLW)

Strategies to recruit Hispanic students at Vassar College, California Lutheran University, and Arizona State University are described. Some suggestions include find out what current students think so you'll know your strengths, develop ongoing relationships with high schools with significant Hispanic populations, work with families, etc. (MLW)

Seventeen bilingual speech and language pathologists submitted assessment reports on 51 limited-English-proficiency students and 44 Anglo students with suspected language disorders. Analysis indicated that a heavy diagnostic emphasis continues to be placed on results of discrete-point tests. A protocol to assess limited-English-speaking students…

Finds that seven educational diagnosticians: did not give equal consideration to student language and culture variables in four decisions about bilingual special education assessment methods, varied in reliability across decisions, and showed higher reliability when aware of own decision making processes. Contains 20 references and 10 statistical…

Describes the development and structure of Mujeres Unidas en Accion, Inc., a nonprofit community-based agency in Dorchester, Massachusetts, that offers educational programs to low-income Latina women, and looks closely at one of its educational components, the Spanish program. (Author/JOW)

How Black and Hispanic students' perceptions of classroom instruction affects their academic achievement was studied. Black students' perceptions of their teachers' instructional time and structuring comments significantly explained their gain in reading achievement. Hispanic students' perceptions of their teachers' pacing significantly explained…

A survey of 23 White and 58 Hispanic adolescent mothers (up to 17 years old) indicated that over 50 percent used cigarettes, marijuana, or alcohol before 12-16 weeks of pregnancy, but most substance use ceased after 12-16 weeks of pregnancy. No significant differences existed between ethnic groups in substance use. (SLD)