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La Roche, Martin J.; Shriberg, David – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2004
Latino children living in the United States are not faring well in an educational system that increasingly is turning to "high-stakes" exams to make important decisions in the lives of students. While some argue that these exams have the potential to equalize educational opportunity, we review information that challenges this view. In this article…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Hispanic American Students, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Influences