Identified 68 potentially gifted children (aged 4-8) from minority and low-income backgrounds for participation in a summer institute. Instruction for the students was complemented by a learning component for their parents. Describes the results of a Parent as Teacher Inventory, comparing Hispanic and Anglo parents. Outlines the parent curriculum.…

This testimonial to a young Costa Rican immigrant tells of his achievements since his arrival in the United States in 1990. It is suitable for use as a bulletin board poster. (SM)

Investigates how Hispanic bilingual students' knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and ability to identify Spanish-English cognates relate to their comprehension of English expository text. Finds that performance on a multiple-choice test was related to students' ability to recognize cognate relationships, as was the relationship between Spanish…

A group of 25 Cuban Americans performed two daily living tasks relevant to Hispanic culture and 2 culture-free tasks. Their response patterns were consistent with those of non-Hispanic subjects. The Hispanic-relevant tasks showed the same psychometric characteristics as existing tasks on the Assessment for Motor and Process Skills, supporting…

A survey of 277 county jail inmates found that 27 percent of dropouts and 14 percent of high school graduates participated in counseling, stress management, and/or educational programs. Youthful and Hispanic offenders were overrepresented in the nonparticipating dropout population. (SK)

Asserts that, despite efforts to help minority students gain access to higher education, full participation of black, Hispanic, and Native American students in colleges and universities remains unrealized. Discusses what is being done to overcome this dilemma and the challenge it presents to education professionals. (NB)

In group interviews with 32 Idaho Hispanic females participating in adult vocational education and 31 nonparticipants, length of residency, marital status, and educational attainment predicted participation. Age, barriers, and degree of acculturation related to nonparticipation. (SK)

Examines some of the issues attached to the egalitarianism narrative, which has rapidly gained credence in the composition field and which serves as a powerful term of authorization. Pursues the question of egalitarianism in the computer networked composition classroom using an interpretive methodology. (RS)

Latina scholars have been instrumental in the development of ethnic studies and contributed to feminist studies, but it is only recently that Latina feminist scholarship is finding recognition for its own merit. Relations of this active group with white feminists are still not strong. (MSE)

Antonio Rigual, first president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, which represents the interests of Hispanic institutions and is an advocate for Hispanic students, talks in an interview about needs for change in education for this group, the role of the association, and strategies for improving Hispanic education at all…

Recent excellence-in-education reform measures have created greater restrictions on the access of Hispanics to higher education. Suggests that reformers expect reform benefits to "trickle down" to minorities after first benefiting mainstream students. The idea of excellence must include that of educational equity. (CJS)

Explored relationship among drug use, school performance, and academic aspiration among Anglo and Hispanic youths (n=446). Results indicated a significant relationship between current school performance, future educational aspirations, and drug use. Important differences in response patterns occurring with age, ethnicity, and gender were found.…

Hispanic Americans who fit stereotypical descriptions of illegal immigrants have become scapegoats under the rising tide of public and political pressure to crack down on illegal immigration. Provides examples of proposals to control illegal immigration and limit access to services. Summarizes studies and statistics used by both sides of the issue…

A group of 2,169 Hispanic-American injection drug users were given health education and counseling. Follow-up of 1,616 showed a significant increase in health knowledge, decrease in risky behavior, and more realistic perceptions of AIDS risk. HIV positive status was not a significant predictor of behavior change. (SK)

Examined the relationship between acculturation and familism among 182 Hispanics of Puerto Rican descent. Three dimensions of familism (familial obligations, support from relatives, and family as referents) had different relationships to acculturation. Results also suggest that acculturation may be better represented as a single, second-order…