In the twenty-first century, no single racial or ethnic group will constitute a majority of young people in an increasing number of states and communities in the United States, and, therefore, children need to be prepared to share a society of diverse students, neighbors, and co-workers. This book addresses some of the issues involved in making…

Looking to the year 2000 and beyond, this digest explores the lack of individuals entering the fields of science, especially underrepresented minority students such as Blacks, Hispanics, and American Indians. Sections include: (1) "Changing Demographics"; (2) "Status of Minorities in Science"; (3) "Barriers to…

The Texas Education Code requires the Texas Education Agency to submit a comprehensive biennial report on the number of students retained in grade level in the Texas public school system. This report presents a summary of the literature on the effects of grade level retention on the academic, social, and psychological development of students,…

The Texas Education Code requires the Texas Education Agency to submit a comprehensive biennial report containing a summary of information related to grade level retention of students in the Texas public school system. This report looks at retention in Texas based on data collected over a 3-year period, beginning with the 1993-94 school year. The…

This document continues a series of statistical reports from the National Center for Children in Poverty about young child poverty in the United States. The highlights of this update include the current profile of extremely poor, poor, and near poor population of young children; an examination of the changing association between higher education…

This study examined issues affecting teacher shortages in Texas, noting how school districts were dealing with it. The research focused on whether district size, ethnic student makeup, or district property wealth would make a difference in a school district's ability to recruit and retain quality teachers. A two-part questionnaire was mailed to…

This report summarizes a study of student achievement and workforce success that used data from the 1990 U.S. Census of Arizona. It focuses primarily on Hispanics and Native Americans in Arizona. Sections contained in this report are: (1) "Macro-Economic Conditions"; (2) "Educational Attainment"; (3) "Workforce…

This Spanish language booklet discusses paying for college. The guide presents information in question-and-answer form about the things an applicant should ask and how to obtain financial aid. It considers the criteria for receiving aid and important data for complying with aid requirements and describes federal Pell grants and other types of aid,…

This is a report on minority student enrollment during the fall 2001 semester at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). The report is designed to display longitudinal minority enrollment data and trends in order to assist future minority student recruitment and retention. Results show that the total enrollment of minority students attending…

Although the United States' overall trend reflects a more educated population, significant differences in educational attainment remain with regard to age, sex, race, and origin. Nevertheless, the educational attainment of young adults (ages 25 to 29) indicates a dramatic improvement by groups who have historically been less educated. This report…

This document is designed to give support to adult education and family literacy instructors who are new to serving adult English language learners and their families in rural, urban, and faith- and community-based programs. The Toolkit is designed to have a positive impact on the teaching and learning in these programs. The results of two…

"Special Education for a New Century" pays particularly close attention to how inclusive education practices can best be promoted in the era of standards-based accountability. An updated version of the best-selling "Special Education at the Century's End", this new volume combines cutting-edge research and theory about students…

The thesis of the article is that learning to read developmentally through the native language at the critical reading age can turn the reading handicap of Hispanic and other bilingual children into the asset of literacy in two languages. (Author/NQA)

Compares academic performance and career plans of Hispanic Americans and nonminority students for possible explanations of the underrepresentation of Hispanics in scientific and technical disciplines. Discusses influences on minority students' career choices and ways of encouraging more minorities to enter scientific professions. (Author/MJL)

Suggests that a therapist's involvement of Latinos in therapy requires both skills in family therapy and sensitivity to cultural issues. Presents factors found to be useful in the family assessment. Discusses issues in the engagement and evaluation phases of family therapy with Latino families. (Author)