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Direct linkFreidus, Alexandra – American Educational Research Journal, 2020
This article examines the frameworks that stakeholders bring to debates about diversifying schools in gentrifying areas of New York City. Using critical ethnographic methods, I explore stakeholders' hopes and fears about the effects of shifting school demographics and the relationships between student demographics and school quality. I find that…
Descriptors: School Demography, Neighborhoods, Urban Areas, Community Change
Gupta, Amita; Lucia, Brent – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
This article is based on a study that examines the Head Start goal of school readiness in the context of inner city communities that reflect the socio-cultural-economic environment of a more neoliberal and globalized world. The research was conducted as a qualitative and naturalistic inquiry and data collection included document review, in-depth…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Disadvantaged Youth, Urban Areas, Preschool Children
Peer reviewedGainsborough, Juliet F. – Urban Affairs Review, 2002
Assessed the possibilities for coalition building around growth related concerns, exploring support for slowing growth in New York City and Los Angeles. Analyzed data from surveys of urban and suburban dwellers regarding support for growth control measures. Suburbanites were much more receptive to slow growth policies than were urbanites, though…
Descriptors: Public Opinion, Suburban Problems, Urban Areas, Urban Demography
Peer reviewedWalrath, Christine M.; Sharp, Mark J.; Zuber, Michael; Leaf, Philip J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
A study explored the characteristic similarities and differences of 696 children with serious emotional disturbances being served in community-similar urban systems of care as a function of their referral source. Results found the children did not share uniform sociodemographic and psychosocial profiles as a function of the referral agency.…
Descriptors: Agencies, Children, Demography, Emotional Disturbances
Lobo, Arun Peter; Salvo, Joseph J. – Migration World Magazine, 1997
Examines the nature of recent (1990-1994) increased immigrant flows into New York City and their impact on that city's population. It discusses the demographic characteristics of the immigrants during the early 90s, the impact of the immigration laws, and the demographic impact of immigrant flows to the city. Concluding comments explore the future…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Employment Level, Ethnic Groups
Download full textDENTLER, ROBERT A.; WARSHAUER, MARY E. – 1965
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DROPOUTS AND ADULT ILLITERATES IN 131 OF THE LARGEST CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES WERE COMPARED TO SEE IF THESE DIFFERENCES WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SELECTED FEATURES OF THE LOCAL ECONOMIES AND SOCIAL STRUCTURES. AS A PART OF THE STUDY, A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WAS MADE OF THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO PREVENT OR TO…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Demography, Dropout Rate, Dropouts
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, Los Angeles, CA. – 1997
This report focuses on two of New York City's emerging Latino populations, Colombians and Dominicans. The purpose is to present baseline data on socioeconomic indicators, economic status and labor force participation, and immigration and naturalization characteristics. When the information is available, comparative data are presented for other…
Descriptors: Demography, Dominicans, Economic Factors, Educational Attainment
Khan, Fern J.; And Others – 1981
Resulting from the involvement of LaGuardia Community College (LCC) in an Urban Demonstration Project, this report discusses a community needs assessment conducted by LCC, provides a profile of the community of Western Queens, and relates needs assessment findings to a separate study by a consulting firm which focused on the community's…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Needs
Peer reviewedSmith, Christopher J. – International Migration Review, 1995
Describes and interprets some events associated with the demographic and economic restructuring that has occurred in Flushing (New York). The introduction of Asian capital and enterprise has revitalized a previously ailing economy and sluggish housing market. Conflicts associated with this process are explored. (SLD)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Conflict, Cultural Differences, Demography
2002
This report provides a broad overview of significant issues and trends affecting human services in New York City. Written for decision makers, policymakers, service providers, and financial supporters, the first volume includes (1) "Introduction" (the social temperature of New York City); (2) "Who are New Yorkers?" (population…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Health Care, Child Abuse, Crime
Goldberg, Gertrude S.; Gordon, Edmund W. – IRCD Bulletin, 1968
This bulletin on the Puerto Rican migrant consists primarily of (1) a review of research which examines the social science literature dealing with the island background of the Puerto Rican immigrant as well as his life on "La Vida" which questions whether the family described by Lewis is representative of slum dwellers in urban San Juan…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Child Rearing
Homes for the Homeless, Inc., New York, NY. – 1992
This document presents results of a survey involving 400 homeless families on a number of social and economic factors, including family structure, housing history, employment background, educational attainment, and various interpersonal problems. The study sought to gain a greater understanding of the demographics surrounding homelessness.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Daily Living Skills, Demography
Bogen, Elizabeth – 1987
This book examines the effects of immigration in New York City (New York) today, with particular attention to those "new immigrants" who arrived after 1965. Immigrant interaction with the city's public and private social services is emphasized. Data were drawn from interviews and from the 1980 U.S. Census. Part I: "The…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Church Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Cubans
