LATINO EDUCATION IN THE U S

A work that researchers, students, policy-makers, and others will turn to again and again for information, insight, and inspiration. Including entries ranging from court battles to language issues and Latino children's literature, this is a welcome resource for all those who care about-and want to change-the fate of Latino children in US schools. -- Sonia Nieto Ph.D, professor emerita, Language, Literacy, and Culture, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst A timely and important intervention. The book will be an essential reference point for years to come and a genuine contribution to the enterprise. -- Rodolfo D. Torres, professor, University of California, Irvine; visiting professor, University of Glasgow, Scotland

Educators, parents, policy-makers, and communities across the country will find this a significant addition to American educational literature and a gold mine of both current information and detailed historical facts. Latinos in the United States have fought hard to attain equality, especially in the field of education. This book focuses on the fight for equal educational access. The contributors reveal that many Latino children still face decades-old challenges. In addition to such obstacles as cultural conflicts and racism, they also face teachers, curricula, and assessments that are not always respectful to their backgrounds. Three major questions form the framework for this landmark work: How can schools address issues of educational equity for Latino students in the United States? How can curricula be reformed to address the needs of these students? How can scholars, community activists, and parents collaborate for the benefit of Latino learners in the United States?