The Critical studies of Latinxs in the Americas series is part of the Peter Lang trade academic and textbook list." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Issues impacting education in America -- America's challenge -- A changing world -- The Latino presence -- Race and equity in education -- Gaps in achievement and family engagement -- Culture, language, and SEL -- The education pipeline and higher learning -- Leadership challenges -- Promoting leadership -- Epilogue: Creating a national discourse.
Summary:
"The year 2011 marked the first time in U.S. history where more nonwhite babies were born than white babies. Academic year 2014-15 marked the first year that K-12 public school enrollment became predominantly nonwhite. Among the five largest school districts, Latinos represent the predominant group. It's all about a stemming population shift, not immigration, as more Anglo-Americans are dying than those being replaced by births. Meanwhile, our public schools are in trouble, where "normalized failure" is the new norm and international achievement hits new lows. In this mix, Latinos are 1-in-3 newborns. As the future of America is now "inextricably linked" to the fate of these children our educational system must become more responsive or the nation is imperiled. In Critical Issues of Latinos and Education in 21st Century America, Dr. Noboa-Ríos interviewed 112 prominent educators nationwide, including some of the best Hispanic educators and thought leaders to search for answers to America's education challenges. What do they say? What do these leaders see? What can we learn? Their many suggestions and concerns are well highlighted. As leading scholars and practitioners, their views are more about basic renewal, not piecemeal reform. Such action requires fundamental shifts in both mindset and attitude. Appeasement misses the point, as it severely undermines the depth of the problem"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Critical studies of Latinxs in the Americas ; vol. 24
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.