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Evans, Carol – Journal of Latinos and Education, 2009
This study offers a small, highly contextualized counter-example to several recent large-scale analyses depicting Latino underachievement in higher education (R. Fry, 2002; J. Immerwahr, 2003; S. Miller & E. Garcia, 2004; W. Swail, A. Cabrera, & C. Lee, 2004; W. S. Swail, K. E. Redd, & L. W. Perna, 2003). The purpose is to analyze…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mexican Americans, Educational Attainment, Federal Programs
Jaramillo, James A. – 1995
In the nation and in Arizona, the Hispanic population is growing more rapidly than any other ethnic group. Similarly, the number and proportion of Hispanic children and youth are increasing, as are Hispanic students classified as limited English proficient. This paper presents an overview of information on the socioeconomic, educational, and…
Descriptors: College Attendance, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Health
Sims-Giddens, Susan – 2002
A study compared graduation and licensure examination pass rates of Mexican American nursing students who spoke English as a second language and students who spoke English as a first language. Mexican American students were surveyed or interviewed concerning the effect on graduation and licensure examination pass rates of English as a second…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language), Family Influence