Examines verbal and nonverbal communications employed in Hispanic families to correct children's speech and nonverbal behaviors, examining the interactions across various settings. Data come from video recordings taken in natural settings in Hispanic communities. Generally, parents employed unmodulated corrections and bald imperatives to direct…

Perceptions about speakers of Spanish, English, and Chinese were studied among 303 Spanish- and English-speaking Hispanic students in grades 3 and 8 in the southwestern United States. Students' prior experience with a language increased favorable attitudes toward the language, solidarity with its speakers, and perceptions of status associated with…

Investigated the reliability and construct validity of scores on a Spanish version of an academic self-concept measure for economically disadvantaged Hispanic middle school, English as a Second Language students. Results did not completely support five hypothesized constructs corresponding to five factor subscales on the English version. Students…

Investigates the impact of drug use and race on school performance. Results based on 38 students show significant main effects for both race and user status, suggesting an interaction between the two. Black users and nonusers did not differ across academic areas, although large differences for Whites and Latinos emerged. (RJM)

Although more money is being spent on bilingual education, legislators are becoming increasingly hostile to programs that use languages other than English. Underachievement of primarily Hispanic students is widely seen as a failure of bilingual education, despite evidence suggesting that other, largely socioeconomic factors play a significant…

Explores benefits derived from the "Gardendale Family" (a vertically aligned team of K-6 classrooms in which students remain throughout their elementary school careers). Focuses on ways in which the Gardendale Family has built a strong school-based community within which family/parent involvement is crucial. (SR)

Reviews child poverty in the United States. Child poverty rates have been high since the 1970s, and it is expected that one-third of all children will be poor at some time. African American and Latino children and children in mother-only families are disproportionately poor. Both family structure and the labor market are implicated in child…

A sample of 150 children referred to child-study teams were administered intelligence tests. One-third of White students and slightly over half of Black and Hispanic students scored in the borderline IQ range (71-85). Of those borderline students who subsequently received special education, the majority were served as learning disabled. (Author/CR)

Interviews were conducted with university students aged 24-79, including 12 African-American females, six African-American males, three Hispanic females, and two Hispanic males. Responses identified motivation, access issues, and their needs as minorities and as adults, resulting in recommendations for improving the campus environment, support…

Hispanic and Native-American presidents of two- and four-year colleges are listed by state or territory. Listings include the institution's name, the date of appointment, school type, and student population. African-American presidents of two-year colleges are listed here; African-American presidents of four-year institutions were listed in a…

A study in a south Texas preschool found that Mexican American children, when given the opportunity to engage in sociodramatic play, displayed various language functions needed for the development of early literacy skills. The preschoolers created elaborate monologues and dialogue in their native language (sometimes in their second language),…

Investigated warning signs of stereotype threat in urban elementary and secondary school students' attitudes toward mathematics and science education. Surveys indicated that most respondents considered themselves good students. Students were generally not interested in pursuing careers in mathematics and science. Students differed by age, gender,…

This pilot study investigated Standard American English (SAE) morphological development for 15 bilingual Hispanic preschoolers. Analysis of data from spontaneous language samples revealed emergent use of Brown's (1973) 14 grammatical morphemes. Because mastery generally was later than for SAE speakers, clinicians are urged to use caution when…

A New Mexico foundation helps primarily Hispanic and American Indian communities restore adobe churches by supplying technical assistance and matching grants. Community leadership of the projects enhances volunteer commitment. The projects build community cohesiveness and pride, maintain local culture, foster intergenerational relations, teach…

Provides a list from the ERIC database of teaching materials and background information on desegregation. Topics include American Indian boarding schools, Brown v. Board of Education, and segregation in relation to Asian and Hispanic students. Offers directions for obtaining the full text of these materials. (CMK)