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LENHART, MARGOT WAKEMAN – 1963
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FARM PLACEMENT SERVICE WHICH INCLUDED ORGANIZATION, STAFF, OFFICES, ASSOCIATES AND ADVISORS, AND MEETINGS WAS PRESENTED. AT THE STATE LEVEL, THERE WAS A RISE IN OVERALL CROP PRODUCTION AND A DECREASE IN TOTAL CROPLAND HARVEST. AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, URBAN ENCROACHMENT CHANGED THE NATURE OF PRODUCTION IN SOME AREAS AND…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Employment Practices, Farm Labor, Housing
BEATTY, WILLIAM C.; AND OTHERS – 1959
PROBLEMS REGARDING FARM LABORERS IN FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SOLUTIONS TO THEIR PROBLEMS, AND THEIR FUTURE NEEDS WERE STUDIED. RESEARCH TEAMS UTILIZED WELFARE DEPARTMENT RECORDS TO ANALYZE THE CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPOSITION OF PARTICULAR GROUPS OF LABORERS. APPROPRIATE LITERATURE WAS STUDIED, WORKERS WERE INTERVIEWED AND OBSERVED IN VARIOUS…
Descriptors: Farm Labor, Housing, Income, Labor Problems
Baker, Kimball B. – Worklife, 1976
An interagency system, geared to improve and create jobs for farm workers in Fresno County, California, is described. Key parts of the system include short training courses for workers, teacher training for bilingual agricultural specialists, and labor management workshops for employers. (Author/MS)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agricultural Laborers, Bilingual Teachers, Career Ladders
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for kindergarten, "Learning and Working Now and Long Ago," students study the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar Chavez. The students learn that being a good citizen involves acting in certain ways. They have the opportunity to learn about the work people do to grow food, to harvest the crops,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
Download full textMetzler, William H. – 1964
To investigate the effect of technological change upon farm labor use, a stratified random sample of 696 farm workers from a population of 12,215 in Kern County, California, provided a basis for analysis. Some major findings were: (1) The high peak of seasonal labor use has been eliminated, (2) The need for migratory labor is decreasing, (3)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Agricultural Trends, Employment Patterns, Employment Problems
Barnes, Robert F. – 1969
Effort is made to explain some of the difficulties Mexican immigrant families face in becoming acculturated. Mexican traditions and customs, and changes encountered in the United States are reviewed indicating the effect of migration on the family unit. Discussion includes family life in Mexico with emphasis on the status of Mexican women, family…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Agricultural Laborers, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 1, "A Child's Place in Time and Space," students study the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar Chavez. The students learn how he worked to resolve problems peacefully. They discover how his cultural experiences influenced his politics, family life, education, philosophy, recreational…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 2, "People Who Make a Difference," students study Cesar Chavez. The students learn about his role in improving the lives of farm workers. They also learn about Chavez as a family man, about the role religion played in his life, and about his role as an organizer, as a labor leader, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 3, "Continuity and Change," students study Cesar Chavez. The students learn about his relationship with immigrants, about his work with Fred Ross, and about his work in his own community. Students explore his work as a civil rights leader and labor organizer and the connection between…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 4, "California: A Changing State," students study the history and development of California from earliest times to the present. The curriculum emphasizes the role of immigration, the development of California's economy, agriculture and infrastructure, its geography and the contributions…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 6, "World History and Geography: Ancient Civilization," students learn that religious ideas have inspired and influenced the lives and actions of men and women, including Cesar Chavez. They see how his unselfishness, compassion for others, tolerance, and nonviolence have roots reaching…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
Metzler, William H. – 1965
A stratified random sample of 69 6 workers in 361 households in Kern County, California, was selected to investigate the changes in labor use resulting from farm mechanization, and to explore the trend towards a stable labor force. Some major findings were: (1) Mechanization of the cotton harvest has erased the high peak of seasonal farm labor,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Agricultural Trends, Crew Leaders, Employer Employee Relationship
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 2002
In this California state curriculum model for grade 7, "World History and Geography: Medieval Society," students study the life, work, and philosophy of Cesar Chavez. They learn about the ideas and philosophies that have withstood the test of time and emerged in Chavez's work and actions. Students examine Chavez's ancestral heritage link…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Classroom Techniques
