This new edition of the best-selling Chicano School Failure and Success, has been updated to provide state-of-the-art coverage of the Chicano school experience. The contributors include experts in the fields of anthropology, psychology, educational history and policy, special education, and child and family studies, reflecting the wide and complex range of issues affecting Chicano school students.
Together, the contributors provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at such diverse topics as the effectiveness of bilingual education, the impact of testing on Chicano students, and the relationship between Chicano families and schools. This timely new edition brings the debate forward to address all the latest issues in Chicano education and will be a valued resource for teachers, policy makers, and community activists alike.