Surveyed Hispanic college freshmen regarding their attitudes toward educational uses of the Internet and their uses of computer technology. Found significant differences between males and females and students with English versus Spanish primarily spoken in the home, but not between first- and non-first-generation students. (EV)

Interviewed Mexican American and white students in eighth and eleventh grades to determine how they defined multiculturalism in their classrooms. Results indicated that respondents defined multiculturalism in the classroom using similar concepts as educators and scholars. Mexican American students, particularly younger ones, considered their…

Examines the effect of peers on elementary grade reading and mathematics scores. Finds, for example, that third-grade girls score higher on reading tests in all-female classes, that boys and girls score higher in mathematics in classes with larger percentages of females, and that Hispanic students score higher in mathematics and reading when class…

A survey of 118 rural, mostly female, Latino participants in Parents Helping Parents (PHP)--a Kansas network of parenting self-help groups--found high satisfaction with PHP. PHP provided support and information concerning child rearing and child development, improved family communication, and increased the use of alternative means of discipline.…

Explores the loss and maintenance of Spanish in Hispanic children in Vancouver from the perspective of parents. Focuses on the experiences of Hispanic parents of children either developing bilingually (Spanish-English) or monolingually (English).(Author/VWL)

This tutorial reviews auditory research conducted with monolingual and bilingual speakers of Spanish and English. Based on a functional view of bilingualism and on auditory research findings showing that the bilingual experience may affect the outcome of auditory research, it discusses methods for improving descriptions of linguistically diverse…

Studied suicidal ideation among 20 male and 20 female high school students from each of 3 ethnic groups: African American, Hispanic, and White. Ideation did not vary by ethnicity, but females, substance abusers, and those with greater tolerance toward suicide, higher family coping, and lower self-esteem were more likely to report suicidal…

Examines the role of private colleges and universities in contributing to the success of minority and low-income students, focusing on how participation in TRIO programs at private institutions affects student success in enrollment and persistence to baccalaureate degree attainment. Looks specifically at the successes of students who have…

A study examined associations between bilateral visual acuity and depression among 391 Cuban Americans, 1,514 Mexican Americans, and 527 Puerto Ricans. Among Mexicans, depression was higher for those with moderate and greater impairment. Among Cubans, depression was higher for those with a distance visual acuity worse than 20/50. (Contains…

This study examined how 14 Hispanic adolescents either with or without learning disabilities fared academically and socially during the transition from elementary to middle school. Students had been in a sixth grade consultation/collaboration inclusive classroom. Findings suggested that both groups of students experienced the transition similarly…

Examined how the implementation of a family literacy program for parents in a new immigrant Hispanic community provided knowledge about specific ways to enhance children's literacy learning at home. Surveys of participating mothers indicated that involved families had richer literacy knowledge and skills, used more literacy practices, and had a…

A study of 41 Puerto Rican and African American preschoolers found they used three strategies to obtain objects from peers: movement toward objects, verbal intentions with movements toward objects, and verbal intentions. Students were most successful when they combined physical movement toward an object with a request, statement, or claim.…

Investigated urban elementary teachers' perceptions of effective instructional strategies for resilient and nonresilient at-risk students. Interviews with 20 teachers indicated that teachers could easily identify resilient and nonresilient students. Teachers believed parental involvement was of major importance in students' lives and directly…

Examined the relationship between stressful life events, internalized symptoms of stress, and academic achievement in urban Hispanic high school students. Found direct effects of stressful life events and perceived competence on school grades and internalized symptoms. Multiplicative interactions for perceived competence were not significant…

Discusses the concerns of policy makers about criteria for inclusion in affirmative action policies, explaining that the historical record of affirmative action offers little guidance for action today. Examines early minority designations, the making of official U.S. minorities, minority capitalism, affirmative action college admissions, who was…