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Peer reviewedMoll, Luis C.; Gonzalez, Norma – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1994
Summarizes four projects that attempt to use cultural resources for instruction, each in a unique way. Suggests that these projects serve as catalysts to challenge the status quo by creating conditions and activities for novel uses of literacy. Highlights the important mediating functions of literacy, especially in two languages, in helping…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Involvement, Community Role
Peer reviewedSmith, Patrick H.; Arnot-Hopffer, Elizabeth; Carmichael, Catherine M.; Murphy, Ellen; Valle, Anna; Gonzalez, Norma; Poveda, Angelica – Bilingual Research Journal, 2002
A case study of Davis Bilingual Magnet School in Tucson (Arizona) observed and interviewed teachers, parents, students, and community members. The school's success results from strong community support and an educational environment that privileges Spanish. Although Davis students do well on standardized tests, the school's greatest pride comes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Schools, Bilingualism, Case Studies
