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Direct linkValencia, Richard R. – Journal of Latinos & Education, 2006
This article presents a testimony to the late Dr. Thomas P. Carter. Well known for his classic (1970) book, Mexican Americans in School: A History of Educational Neglect, Carter was an activist scholar and pioneer in Mexican American education. His considerable interactions with South Americans, Mexicans, and Mexican Americans served as a…
Descriptors: Mexican American Education, Authors, Books, Educational History
Download full textIDRA Newsletter, 1994
This newsletter contains six articles all related to the theme of education for recent legal and illegal immigrants. In "Golden Lord with Us from the Main Forest: Some Thoughts on the Education of Recent Immigrants," Aurelio M. Montemayor reflects on his experiences growing up in a bilingual, bicultural extended family of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Peer reviewedValencia, Richard R. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2000
Contests the State of Texas argument in the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) case that historical discrimination against African Americans and Mexican Americans is unrelated to their TAAS outcomes. Examines contemporary de facto school segregation, distribution of substandard teachers, and the relationship of these factors to student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Education, Court Litigation, Educational Discrimination
Montecel, Maria Robledo, Ed.; Goodman, Christie L., Ed. – IDRA Newsletter, 1999
The 10 issues of IDRA Newsletter published in 1999 focus on education in Texas and on educational issues concerning minority, low-income, or bilingual students. Feature articles include: "Lost: $319 Billion and 1.2 Million Students" (Texas dropouts); "Breathing New Life into Language Assessment"; "Missing: Texas…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education, Disadvantaged, Dropouts
Robledo Montecel, Maria, Ed.; Supik, Josie Danini, Ed. – IDRA Newsletter, 1994
This newsletter contains five articles on the implications of school choice for minority and disadvantaged students. "School Choice: Choices for Whom? Promises and Panaceas," by Maria Robledo Montecel, discusses some major problems related to school choice and vouchers, particularly who would have the choice (families or schools), who…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged, Educational Quality, Educational Strategies
IDRA Newsletter, 1996
This newsletter includes five articles on gender equity and related issues in education, with particular reference to the education of Hispanic girls. "IDRA's MIJA Program Expands" (Aurora Yanez-Perez) describes a program for sixth-grade Hispanic girls that promotes awareness of science- and math-related careers, provides training in…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
IDRA Newsletter, 1998
This newsletter theme issue includes six articles on improving math and science education, particularly for poor, Limited-English-Proficient (LEP), and female students. "Effective Math and Science Instruction--The Project Approach for LEP Students" (Joseph Vigil) describes how hands-on science projects can increase student motivation,…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies
Montecel, Maria Robledo, Ed.; Goodman, Christie L., Ed. – IDRA Newsletter, 2000
The 10 issues of IDRA Newsletter published in 2000 focus on education in Texas and on national and statewide educational issues concerning minority, low-income, or bilingual students. Feature articles include: "Musical Chairs and Unkept Promises" (reforming education to keep all students "in the game"); "The ENLACE…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Community Involvement
Peer reviewedSaucedo, Leticia M. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2000
Reviews legal claims made by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund on behalf of plaintiffs challenging the Texas graduation requirement that students pass the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills. Discusses the requirement as a violation of minority students' equal protection and due process rights. Analyzes court actions and the…
Descriptors: Black Students, Court Litigation, Due Process, Educational Discrimination
Hernandez, Norma G. – 1979
Since 1971 the status of Mexican American education hasn't changed significantly in three important areas: students, curriculum, and educational finance and resources. Mexican American students are underrepresented at all academic levels, especially higher levels, and in advanced science and math courses. Educational efforts begun in the 1960s…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Curriculum
Montecel, Maria Robledo , Ed.; Goodman, Christie L., Ed. – IDRA Newsletter, 2001
The 10 issues of IDRA Newsletter published in 2001 focus on education in Texas and on national and statewide educational issues concerning minority, low-income, or bilingual students. Feature articles are: "Challenges and Strategies for Principals of Low-Performing Schools" (Abelardo Villarreal); "Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program in…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Involvement
IDRA Newsletter, 1996
This newsletter includes six articles that examine key issues facing public schools and communities related to accountability, bilingual education, immigrant education, school finance, and school choice. In addressing these issues, articles focus on the importance of community involvement and input in local school reform efforts aimed at achieving…
Descriptors: Accountability, Activism, Bilingual Education, Citizen Participation
San Miguel, Guadalupe, Jr. – 1987
Historical studies have tended to take a simplistic view of minority groups as passive victims of an oppressive and racist public school system. This book looks at Mexican Americans as active agents in history and documents their quest for educational equality in Texas--a state notorious for its record of inferior and separate schooling for…
Descriptors: Activism, Bilingual Education, Change Agents, Court Litigation
