Author: Wilfredo Lopez
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hispanic Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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Author: Jaime Chahin
Publisher:
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Category : Hispanic Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 1

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Author: Martin Guevara Urbina
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398090920
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 285

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While the black and white racial experience has been delineated over the years, the ethnic realities of Latinos have received minimal attention. Therefore, with Latinos projected as the upcoming U.S. population majority, the central goal of this book is to document the Latino experience in the world of academia, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on first-generation Latino students in higher education, delineating the dynamics of the educational journey, while situating their experiences within the ethnic community, the overall American society, and the international community. The text focuses on (1) ethnic realities including Latino student access to higher education, retention, graduation rates, and career success; (2) analysis of historic trends; (3) extensive review of prior empirical studies; (4) a holistic portrayal of education in the U.S.; (5) a qualitative study conducted in an institution of higher education in Texas, placing the stories of participating Latino students in theoretical context; (6) vivid documentation of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education; (7) exploration of potential solutions to historical and contemporary barriers confronting Latino students; (8) development of a model of empowerment for Latino students; (9) information for the establishment of a balanced educational system; (10) accountability of higher education institutions; (11) review of revolutionizing education in the midst of current globalization; and (12) venturing into the future of Latino education in the overall American experience. Finally, the book seeks to examine not only America’s racism that is evident, but also the structural, cultural, and ideological forces that have influenced and continue to perpetuate the current educational situation for Latinos.

Author: Lee Jones
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000979555
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 222

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"As a volume destined to be employed by researchers, practitioners and policy makers, "The Majority in the Minority" appears at the right time in our nation’s demographic history. It connects us to the triumphs an tragedies of our Latino collective pasts and leads us to a more hopeful scenario for the future." -- from the Foreword by Laura RendónLatinas/os are the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S. They are propelling minority communities to majority status in states as disparate as California, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Texas.Their growth in the population at large is not reflected in higher education. In fact Latinos are the least represented population in our colleges and universities, whether as administrators, faculty or students; and as students have one of the highest levels of attrition.Opening access to Latinas/os, assuring their persistence as students in higher education, and their increased presence in college faculty and governance, is of paramount importance if they are to make essential economic gains and fully to participate in and contribute to American society.In this ground-breaking book, twenty-four Latina/o scholars provide an historical background; review issues of student access and achievement, and lessons learned; and present the problems of status and barriers faced by administrators and faculty. The book also includes narratives by graduate students, administrators and faculty that complement the essays and vividly bring these issues to life.This is a book that should be read by policy makers, college administrators, student affairs personnel and faculty concerned about shaping the future of higher education--and constitutes an invaluable resource for all leaders of the Latino community.

Author: James R. Mingle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Higher education and state
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Author: Patricia Perez
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317512618
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 285

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Now the largest and fastest-growing ethnic population in the U.S., Latino students face many challenges and complexities when it comes to college choice and access. This edited volume provides much needed theoretical and empirical data on how the schooling experiences of Latino students shape their educational aspirations and access to higher education. It explores how the individual and collective influence of the home, school and policy shape the college decision-making process. This unique collection of original scholarly articles offers critical insight on educational pathways that will help families, educators and policy makers intervene in ways that foster and sustain college access and participation for Latino students. It considers destination preferences and enrollment selections, elementary and secondary school experiences, and intervention programs that shed light on how practitioners can promote participation and retention. This multi-conceptual, multi-methodological volume offers directions for future research, programming and policy in Latino education.

Author: Genevieve Pullis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American fishers
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Author: Reginald L. Gossett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780549043331
Category : High school graduates
Languages : en
Pages : 59

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The study examined factors related to the entry of Hispanics into Texas Higher Education institutions for the Deep East Texas Council of Government (DETCOG) region. The study findings were derived from three analyses exploring Hispanics not enrolling into Higher Education programs. One analysis focused on Hispanic population dynamics in the DETCOG region. Texas State Data Center data showed that the Hispanic population is increasing at a significant rate. However, statistics indicate Hispanics that graduate from high school do not attend Higher Education institutions at rates similar to other minority groups because of rural factors. The second analysis determined that Hispanics are graduating from high school at lower rates in the DETCOG region than other minority groups. The National Education Center for Dropouts showed that Hispanic male students are dropping out of high school more than Hispanic female students. Among high school graduates, many used traditional, cultural, and social issues as a reason for not attending Higher Education institutions. The third analysis reviewed Hispanics enrolling in Higher Education institutions. In keeping with the national initiative of the 'No Child Left Behind' Act, some colleges have seen a growth in the number of Hispanic students enrolling into college. Bilingual teachers are in high demand because of the diverse languages being spoken in schools. The Texas Education Agency showed that more Hispanics are being employed to teach because of an increased diverse student population. Once in college, most Hispanics graduated with a bachelor's degree within four to five years. Based on data and social patterns collected the DETCOG region is concerned with Higher Education enrollment rates for the Hispanic population. This study includes twelve counties in the DETCOG region: Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler.

Author:
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Category : Hispanic Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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Author: Patricia S. Rodriguez
Publisher:
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Category : High school teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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