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Greenspan, Richard; And Others – Equity and Choice, 1994
A major finding from interviews with 25 New York City (New York) poverty-area urban elementary school principals is that they cannot adequately educate children without services to deal with the emotional distress experienced by many students. Teachers need the help and support of trained professionals. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Counseling Services, Elementary Education, Emotional Problems
Commins, Nancy L. – Equity and Choice, 1992
Relates the results of a study of four Mexican-American immigrant families and the public school system. Describes communication problems between these families and schools and special fears and barriers that immigrants experience. Interviews found that parents were interested in their children's education but unsure how to contribute. (JB)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Communication Problems, Economically Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged
Garlington, Jocelyn – Equity and Choice, 1993
Presents insights gained from the operation of the With and for Parents program in the Harlem Park neighborhood of Baltimore (Maryland). The aim was to increase the influence of low-income minority parents over children's decisions to remain in school until graduation. Changing parent attitudes was the project's key. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Attitude Change, Black Community, Decision Making
