Overview

Full Product Details

9781138713604

Table of Contents

Reviews

In this compelling new book, practical insights and suggestions for supporting the education of Latino students are offered and supported with evidence. For educators who are searching for strategies to improve the academic performance of Latino students, this book could not be more timely. We are living at a time when immigrant students generally, and Latino students specifically, are increasingly under attack and scrutiny. For this reason, this book will be an invaluable resource who seek to use education to make a difference. -Pedro A. Noguera, Distinguished Professor of Education, UCLA, USA This book offers hope for school leaders who are truly dedicated to the education of ALL students. It offers specific strategies and examples from schools around the United States who are truly meeting the needs of Latino students and making good on the promise of equality. -Anthony Muhammad, Author and Educational Consultant, New Frontier 21, USA

Author Information

Christina Theokas, Ph.D. is Director of Research at the National Center for Urban School Transformation at San Diego State University, USA. Mary L. González, Ed.D has 28 years of experience in public education. She recently retired from the San Diego County Office of Education as a Program Specialist, overseeing the Migrant Education Program in various school districts in North San Diego County, USA. Consuelo Manriquez, Ed.D. is Associate Director of Communications and Operations at Darnall Charter School in San Diego, USA. Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D., is Dean of the College of Education, Executive Director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation, and the QUALCOMM Professor of Urban Education at San Diego State University, USA.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available