Download or read book Learning from Latino Role Models written by David Campos and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning from Latino Role Models provides teachers with instructional resources that can be easily used in classroom settings so that they are culturally responsive to their Latino students. The book has two parts: Part I offers 20 sets of activities designed around Latino role models, and aims to help students learn how Latinos offer unique contributions to this nation. It is expected that these resources can help Latino schoolchildren find inspiration to realize their own goals. Part II offers 20 sets of activities around select picture books that reflect the Latino community and cultural heritage. The activities are designed to help children come to identify with the stories’ controlling themes as they address Latino culture, history, values, and experiences. In all, the instructional sets are complete with questions that motivate critical thinking; activity ideas that reinforce the meaning or the intended message of the story; and vocabulary to enhance students’ communication skills. Additionally, each set comes with corresponding worksheets for the students to complete.
Download or read book Learning from Latino Teachers written by Gilda Ochoa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-10-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning from Latino Teachers offers insightful stories and powerful visions in the movement for equitable schools. This compelling book is based on Gilda Ochoa’s in-depth interviews with Latina/o teachers who have a range of teaching experience, in schools with significant Latina/o immigrant populations. The book offers a unique insider's perspective on the educational challenges facing Latina/os. The teachers’ stories offer valuable insights gained from their experiences coming up through the K-12 system as students, and then becoming part of the same system as teachers.
Download or read book Navigating the American Education System written by Manuel P. Vargas and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the American Education System: Four Latino Success Stories showcases the educational journey of four Latino/a men and women who navigated the American education system successfully. Their success is significant given the multiple and varied challenges that most Latinos/as encounter throughout the K–20 educational continuum. The purpose of this book is not only to show and tell, but to describe ordinary people attaining extraordinary results, who might also stand as good role models for the youngest- and fastest-growing group—Latinos/as—in this country. Researchers of this topic offer compelling statistics, such as the following projection: Out of 100 Latino/a students, a few more than 50 will finish high school; out of this number, five will enroll in college; and out of the original 100, less than one percent will complete a doctorate. While the causes of low academic attainment for Latinos may vary, including limited financial resources and cultural differences, the lack of Latino role models in K–20 education may be a significant contributing factor. The expression, “You can’t be what you don’t see” is especially applicable to Latino/a students who seldom see people like them in positions of prominence and power in educational environments. Across the country, and in particular in states with high numbers of Latino/a students, as the K–20 student body becomes darker, the teaching and decision-making personnel remain light-skinned. Consequently, the absence of role models for an increasing number of students of color may contribute to low levels of aspiration. Many attempts and existing literature regarding the achievement gap of students of color, especially Latinos/as, seem to have had modest or no impact, even when statistical analysis and sound rationales are provided. On the other hand, the stories included in this book offer an alternative that may have an impact and long-lasting effect in the lives of students of color. Story messages tend to stay longer with us and enable us to make sense of complex situations, such as education, culture, and personality traits—persistence, motivation, resilience. Consequently, the stories in this book become vehicles to learn from real-life examples the abstractions of education, home and school culture, and other factors that contribute to academic success. Furthermore, the stories encourage people to write, tell, and share experiences to address ongoing problems; invite change where change is needed; organize thoughts and seek meaningful solutions; invite us to become cognizant about how our emotions direct our thoughts and “move mountains”; enable us to discover undercurrents that hinder organizational communication; direct us to pay attention to the little things that matter and build trust; awaken the good in people through an invitational approach, as opposed to one that it’s mandated; push us to avoid playing it safe and stick out our emotional necks when dealing with people; seek authentic voices to make room for new thinking; make time for people; and allow our voices to define the values we embrace.
Download or read book Hispanic Role Models in Science written by Paola Mina-Osorio and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is not merely a collection of biographies. It is an actionable list of strategies that anybody aspiring to a career in science can apply throughout their journey."Dr. Mina-Osorio explores the extraordinary careers of Hispanic scientists from prestigious academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., carefully analyzing their stories and extracting essential lessons backed by the science of motivation and performance.The author also draws on her own story as a scientist and daughter of an Afro-Ecuadorian physician with a remarkable story, who served as her role model. She talks about the importance of Hispanic role models to inspire the next generation of scientists in the U.S.This is a must-read for young students interested in a scientific career and for those already in science who are striving to succeed and can use some inspiration from real-life stories of passion and perserverance.Transform fear into gritDiscover your passionNurture your interestsSet goals and plansMake value-based decisionsCreate a circle of supportLearn from your mistakes and believe in yourselfRest, fun, and erasing stereotypesGive back to the communityContributions by: Markita Del Carpio Landry Ph.D., Maria Elena Fuentes Ph.D., Jorge Gomez Ph.D., Monica Guzman Ph.D., Patricio Huerta Ph.D., Esteban Mazzoni Ph.D., Ingrid Montes Ph.D., Sylvia Ortega Martinez Ph.D., Maria Jose Redondo M.D. Ph.D. MPH, Veronica Segarra, Ph.D., Valeria Vasquez Ph.D.
Download or read book The Children s Friend written by Berquin (M., Arnaud) and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building the Latino Future written by Frank Carbajal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring collection of success stories from the country's most prominent Latinos, Building the Latino Future offers and inspiration and advice for Latinos in any industry who want to succeed spectacularly. The future is bright for America?s Latino community; this book lets you learn from the success of such luminaries as actor Edward James Olmos, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former housing secretary Henry Cisneros, NPR correspondent Ray Suarez, and many more.
Download or read book Latino Educational Leadership written by Cristóbal Rodriguez and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino Educational Leadership acknowledges the unique preparation and support for both Latinx educational leaders and Latino communities needed throughout the education and policy pipeline. While leadership in communities exists for educational purposes, this effort focuses on the institutional aspect of Latino Educational Leadership across K-12 schools and university settings. The purpose of this book is to create a greater collaborative focus on Latino Educational Leadership by inviting scholarly contributions and insights from both established and up-and-coming scholars. Latino Educational Leadership also advocates for the preparation of all leaders as well as the preparation of Latinx educational leaders, to serve Latino communities. Our impetus on Latino Educational Leadership primarily stems from the changing demographics of our country. As of Fall 2017, Latinx student enrollment in K-12 schools reached an all-time high, with Latinxs comprising 26.8% of the nation’s public school enrollment. Postsecondary level Latinx student enrollment has also improved; rising from 25% in 2005 to 37% in 2015. Given this growth, particularly at the K-12 level, there has been an increasing urgency to prepare and support more Latinx educational leaders. Their rich cultural and linguistic connections to communities help them more readily understand and meet the needs of Latino students and families. Aside from enrollment growth, Latinxs have made record strides in postsecondary attainment; between 2003-04 and 2013-14, bachelor's degrees more than doubled from 94,644 to 202,412, master's degrees conferred rose from 29,806 to 55,965, and doctoral degrees rose from 5, 795 to 10,665. Despite such promising gains, concern has not waned over how to best address the challenges this diverse student population continues to face in accessing, persisting, and matriculating across the P-20 Pipeline. There is still work to be done, as only 11% of all bachelor’s degrees, 9% of all master’s degrees, and 7% of all doctoral degrees were awarded to Latinxs in 2013-14. In particular, there is increasing urgency to address how higher education institutions can better prepare, develop, and retain Latinx leaders and scholars, who will serve and meet the needs of Latinx college students to ensure their academic success. Thus, the purpose of this book is to advance the knowledge related to serving Latino communities and preparing Latinx leaders.
Download or read book The Politics of American Education written by Joel Spring and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education, Joel Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives. This comprehensive overview documents and explains who influences educational policy and how, bringing to life the realities of schooling in the 21st century and revealing the ongoing ideological struggles at play. Coverage includes the influence of global organizations on American school policies and the impact of emerging open source and other forms of electronic textbooks. Thought-provoking, lucid, original in its conceptual framework and rich with engaging examples from the real world, this text is timely and useful for understanding the big picture and the micro-level intricacies of the multiple forces at work in controlling U.S. public schools . It is the text of choice for any course that covers or addresses the politics of American education. Companion Website: The interactive Companion Website accompanying this text includes relevant data, public domain documents, YouTube links, and links to websites representing political organizations and interest groups involved in education.
Download or read book Program Evaluation of the Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Institute written by Belinda M. Gonzalez-Leon and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was a summative program evaluation with qualitative inquiry of the Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Institute. This week-long leadership development program is exclusive to college-age Hispanic women. To determine if the mission and its objectives were attained, program graduates completed a survey and were then invited to participate in an in-depth interview. Data gathered found that the program mission and objectives were met. Various themes of significance included a need for role models and mentors, increased confidence and motivation, sense of cultural belonging, and realization of self-truths. Further research should include a longitudinal study as well as research on those Hispanic young women who were not able to participate in this program.
Download or read book Expanding the Donor Base in Higher Education written by Noah D. Drezner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2014 Skystone Partners Research Prize in Philanthropy and Fundraising Traditionally, institutions have relied on wealthy White men to reach their fundraising goals. But as state investment in public higher education lessens and institutions look to philanthropy to move from excellence to eminence, advancement officers continually need to engage all populations, including many that have historically been excluded from fundraising strategies. Based on theory, research, and past practice, Expanding the Donor Base in Higher Education explores how colleges and universities can build culturally sensitive fundraising and engagement strategies. This edited book presents emerging research on different communities that have not traditionally been approached for fundraising—including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) alumni, African Americans, Latinos, graduate students, young alumni, women, and faculty donors. Chapters discuss and analyze successful programs and provide practical suggestions and strategies to create and implement fundraising programs that engage these new donor populations. Expanding the Donor Base in Higher Education is an essential resource for any institution looking to expand their pool of donors and cultivate a more philanthropic mindset among alumni and students.
Download or read book Hispanic Marketing written by Felipe Korzenny and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hispanic Marketing: The Power of the New Latino Consumer focuses on using cultural insights to connect with Latino consumers. Now in its third edition, the book provides marketers with the skills necessary to perform useful Hispanic market analysis and thus develop effective integrated marketing communication strategies. Brought to you by three leaders in the field of Hispanic Marketing, this third edition now includes: twenty-seven new case studies which emphasize digital marketing applications theories and discussions on recent changes to Hispanic culture and society concepts of social identity, motivation, cognitive learning, acculturation, technology adaptation and the influence of word of mouth in relation to the Hispanic market a brand new companion website for course instructors with PowerPoint slides, videos, testbank questions and assignment examples Replete with marketing strategies that tap into the passion of Hispanic consumers, this book is the perfect companion for anyone specializing in Hispanic marketing who aims to build a meaningful connection between their brand and target markets.
Download or read book Assessment and Access written by Gary D. Keller and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1991-12-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The edited papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the College Board, Educational Testing Service, and Hispanic Higher Education Coalition explore, for the purpose of increasing Hispanic access to higher education, a variety of developments in educational assessment and test familiarization, both theoretical and practical. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book The Hustle Code written by Marcos Orozco and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intention of The Hustle Code book project is to inspire other Latinos to think bigger and reach higher than ever before. In this book, we peel back the curtains and share a unique point of view from 10 remarkable Latino role models as they write about their humble beginnings and the action they took to get them closer to their personal goals. Every story in this book is unique, yet they are similar in their message about personal challenges. Everyone faces obstacles and these authors are no different. The authors want to share what they do to get over the daily challenges that life puts in their way to test their will and character. We are now living in the most exciting times for all Latinos as we are growing in numbers and uniting towards a better future for our children regardless of what the media wants you to believe. We trust that you will enjoy and most importantly to take action and move towards what is possible. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you grow!
Download or read book Latina Teachers written by Glenda M. Flores and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "1. From "Americanization" to "Latinization" 2. "I Just Fell into It": Pathways into the Teaching Profession 3. Cultural Guardians: The Professional Missions of Latina Teachers 4. Co-ethnic Cultural Guardianship: Space, Race and Region 5. Bicultural Myths, Rifts and Shifts 6. Standardized Tests and Workplace Tensions."
Download or read book IJER Vol 25 N3 written by International Journal of Educational Reform and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mission of the International Journal of Educational Reform (IJER) is to keep readers up-to-date with worldwide developments in education reform by providing scholarly information and practical analysis from recognized international authorities. As the only peer-reviewed scholarly publication that combines authors’ voices without regard for the political affiliations perspectives, or research methodologies, IJER provides readers with a balanced view of all sides of the political and educational mainstream. To this end, IJER includes, but is not limited to, inquiry based and opinion pieces on developments in such areas as policy, administration, curriculum, instruction, law, and research. IJER should thus be of interest to professional educators with decision-making roles and policymakers at all levels turn since it provides a broad-based conversation between and among policymakers, practitioners, and academicians about reform goals, objectives, and methods for success throughout the world. Readers can call on IJER to learn from an international group of reform implementers by discovering what they can do that has actually worked. IJER can also help readers to understand the pitfalls of current reforms in order to avoid making similar mistakes. Finally, it is the mission of IJER to help readers to learn about key issues in school reform from movers and shakers who help to study and shape the power base directing educational reform in the U.S. and the world.
Download or read book Latino Talent written by Robert Rodriguez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-11-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Latino Talent "Latino Talent is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about Hispanic Americans in the workplace and in leveraging and maximizing their contributions. This unique book--written by an expert who's deeply respected in this field--provides a practical and compelling perspective on why organizations should continue to invest in developing?this?young and increasingly influential population segment."? --RAYMOND ARROYO, Chief Diversity Officer, Aetna Inc., and President,?PRIMER "Latino Talent is a must-read for diversity and HR executives who are responsible for Latino initiatives in their organizations. The book also provides justification as to why organizations need to raise the sense of urgency regarding their Latino-related workplace practices." --TIM RICHMOND, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Abbott Laboratories "Latino Talent includes wonderful insights gleaned from practitioners in the field. Readers are exposed to corporate best practices when it comes to Latino talent management initiatives. The strategies and solutions provided in Latino Talent are proven, applicable, and deliver results." --ISAIAS ZAMARRIPA, Director, Talent Acquisition, General Mills Corporation "America has awakened to the large and growing Latino demographic in this country and now wants to tap into this fast-growing consumer base. The best way to make inroads into this demographic is by building your Latino talent pool so they can create successful programs that get results. Whether you're at a Fortune 1000 company, government agency, academic institution, or not-for-profit organization, you'll want to read this strategic approach to building your Latino leadership." --ABE TOMAS HUGHES II, CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) "Employers interested in maximizing the contributions of Latinos in the workplace will find Latino Talent to be very useful and practical. In this book, Dr. Rodriguez has done extensive research to help companies and employees build bridges for understanding and inclusion." --JULIE FASONE HOLDER, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources, The Dow Chemical Company
Download or read book Issues in Latino Education written by Mariella Espinoza-Herold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Candid and illuminating, this text exposes the educational realities of Latinos (U.S. and foreign-born) in K–12 public schools in the Western United States from the students’ own perspectives. Through the testimonies of students who struggled to graduate from high school, issues that are often oversimplified and commonly misunderstood are brought to life. The students themselves offer pragmatic solutions to reduce the unchanging academic gap among culturally diverse groups. Their accounts are then compared with the viewpoints of a range of K–12 teachers on matters of community, learning, race, culture, and school politics. Examining in depth the question of how to best educate a growing culturally and linguistically diverse student population, this critical case study provides food for thought and provokes reflection on the critical role that human interactions and networking play in attaining one’s dreams and human aspirations. Changes in the Second Edition Updated demographics; New chapter: The Role of the Media in the Transmission of Ideologies Related to Latino Students; Updated conclusions and study implications.
