Immigrant Students and the Obstacles to Achievement

Today's immigrants bring needed skills and attitudes to the United States. It's about time we helped them work for the American Dream.

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2009-11, Vol.91 (3), p.44-47
Main Authors: Stratton, Tamiko, Pang, Valerie Ooka, Madueño, Marcelina, Park, Cynthia D., Atlas, Miriam, Page, Cindy, Oliger, Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Acculturation
Adolescents
Armed forces
Border patrol
Cedillo, Gilbert
Children
College students
Colleges & universities
Community colleges
Criminal justice
Democratic Values
Educational Attainment
English (Second Language)
Focus: Bridging Gaps in Education
Goal Orientation
Grade 2
High School Graduates
Immigrants
Immigration
Linguistics
Middle schools
Mothers
Noncitizens
Parents
Parents & parenting
Poverty
Second Language Learning
Secondary school teachers
Secondary schools
Service industries
Siblings
Southeast Asian culture
Teachers
Tuition
Undocumented immigrants
Universities
Vignettes
Young adults
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Summary:Today's immigrants bring needed skills and attitudes to the United States. It's about time we helped them work for the American Dream.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172170909100309