The unique needs and experiences of the group of New York City public school paraprofessionals for whom Medgar Evers College established a training program are discussed. Most are over 35, Black or Hispanic, and the first generation in their families to attend college. (MSE)

Discusses patterns of regional population shifts and economic growth (or decline) and the direct relationship they have with Hispanic populations throughout the United States. Suggests that such developments have direct and indirect consequences on Hispanics' economic and political status. (Author/LC)

Recommends a three-part writing process of prewriting, writing, and postwriting activities that uses the cultural world students bring with them to the classroom to stimulate writing improvement. (JL)

Analyzes the negative perception of Hispanics held by most Anglos and its impact on Spanish teachers' and students' motivation. Discusses means to improve teaching, diversify programs, and outgrow inferiority complexes through public relations resources and cultural awareness. (MES)

Discusses various barriers which discourage Hispanic American families from partaking of child-care services. Nine suggestions, with a rationale for each, are provided for designing day-care programs which would interest Hispanic Americans. (DB)

The purpose of this study was to analyze three aspects of minority representation in selected second- and third-grade readers: diversity, settings, and involvement. Textbook evaluators were male and female urban and rural elementary school teachers (Asian Americans, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans). (EF)

Lists books, articles, videos, studies, and other information in library science related to workplace recruitment and retention of people of African, Hispanic or Latino, Asian/Pacific, or Native American identification, descent, or heritage. Includes materials examining workplace problems for racial minorities and the inclusive organization.…

Discusses the teaching of Spanish to native Spanish speakers, looking at the history of the field and the experiences of bilingual students. Suggests that while bilingual educators and Spanish language teachers may see themselves as quite different from each other, their students may perceive their classes as similar. Reference is made to a study…

Describes a project in a southeast Michigan high school in which Latino English-as-a-Second-Language students worked collaboratively for 10 weeks with at-risk working-class Anglo counterparts from an 11th-grade American literature class. Describes reading and writing activities that centered around the notion that students should search for and…

Analyzes data from the Latino National Political Survey to examine whether nonelectoral political participation by Latino subgroups (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans) can be explained on the basis of culture, socioeconomic status, or mobilization (political activism). Mobilization offered the strongest explanation for…

Data from the Latino National Political Survey indicate that naturalized Latinos were less likely than native-born Latinos to participate in politics; the negative influence of naturalization was less than the positive influence on participation of increasing levels of education and age. Participation in schools was higher among Mexican American…

Examines conditions that influence Latino families' decision making regarding choices of preschool child care, investigating why they forgo preschooling and summarizing low-income Latina mothers' views. The study found that though there were factors common to all ethnic groups, there was also a relationship between Latino parenting practices and…

Reports a study that examined the differences between social studies achievement and self-esteem in low-income Hispanic fourth graders who participated in either cooperative or traditional learning groups. Pretesting and posttesting found higher achievement with cooperative learning. Self-esteem appeared to be higher for boys regardless of…

Idioms of anger salient to mental health identified by focus groups of Puerto Rican adults were administered to community (n=403) and clinical (n=128) samples of Puerto Rican respondents in a rating scale format. Results suggest that taking cultural expression of symptomatology into account enhances the assessment of mental health. (SLD)

A study examining Mexican-born parents' influence on their children's academic outcomes surveyed 273 Mexican American students attending three Los Angeles high schools. Girls reported higher academic motivation and educational aspirations than boys. Parent behaviors of helping, monitoring, and supporting positively affected academic motivation.…