Through an interview with educator Yvonne Rodriguez, this article discusses Descubriendo La Lectura (DLL), the result of educators' efforts in the Collaborative for Reading Recovery in Spanish. It discusses background information about DLL, how it may be implemented, requirements for and means of teacher leader training, and the requirements for…

In recent years, articles about second language learning strategies and about second language pronunciation instruction have been on the increase. Surprisingly, there appears to be no published study to date that focuses on the relationship between pronunciation and learning strategies. This exploratory study focuses solely on documenting and…

Data from the last two U.S. decennial censuses provide an estimate of the bilingual population. In the 1990 and 2000 censuses, respondents (or parents of children) were asked whether they speak a language other than English at home and, if they do, how well they speak English. Although the data do not reveal how well respondents read and write…

After surveying research on bilingualism, tentatively concludes that bilingualism per se does not have negative effects on language development but that socioenvironmental factors probably do. (TO)

Paper presented at a symposium on the preservation of the Spanish language in the U.S., August 7-10, 1973, Mexico City, Mexico. (SK)

Describes a survey of student interest in Spanish in the Houston, Texas, area and suggests a variety of practical courses to improve student motivation. (RL)

Appended is text of the song Duerme, negrito'' (Sleep, Little Black Boy) by Atahualpa Yupanqui, as recorded by Mercedes Sosa on the album El grito de la tierra'' (The Cry of the Land), Philips 6347005. (RS)

This section contains: A Librarians Teaching Experience--Some Reflections,'' Undergraduate Reference Aids,'' Politics of Press Proliferation,'' Local History Organized,'' Readex Microprint and the GPO,'' Teasdal-Rossett, Ghost,'' Hospital Reference Service,'' Service to the Spanish Speaking,'' The Oral History Program,'' An Overview of…

Presidential address presented at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Mexico City, Mexico, August 10, 1973. (SK)

Part of a continuing series. (DD)

An annotated listing of nutrition education materials and background information for or about Spanish-speaking ethnic groups. Includes printed materials, games, and audiovisual materials on foods, nutrition, consumer problems, and health. (BL)