California’s Contra Costa Times reports that a growing population of Latino students–it’s estimated that within three years California will become the second state behind New Mexico to boast a majority Latino student population–is creating new challenges for educators, many of whom already wrestle with such issues as how to teach English as a second language, what types of subject matter to emphasize, and how to manage cultural differences and promote greater parental involvement, among other issues.
Latino students test Calif. schools
The Contra Costa Times
July 26th, 2006