Lessons from high-performing Hispanic schools

Description:

Provides a framework for creating successful learning communities. Shows teachers' specific classroom practices that academically motivate minority children. Recommends leadership practices that school principals can use to foster academic excellence. Outlines strategies for involving parents in their children's education. Describes specific assessment practices. Includes true-to-life, inspiring stories of poor, minority students succeeding academically.

subjects: Case studies,  Hispanic American children,  Education,  Multicultural education,  Schulleistung,  Community education,  Minorities, education, united states,  Hispanic americans,  Mexican american children, education