Minority Parental Involvement: A Mexican Mother's Experience and a Teacher's Interpretation

Presents the personal narrative of a Mexican immigrant mother who reports her dilemma and frustration when attempting to assist in her child's classroom. Highlights the obstacles mothers face when they seek to become actively involved in their children's classrooms, and challenges educator...

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Published in:Education and urban society 1996-11, Vol.29 (1), p.71-84
Main Author: Shannon, Sheila M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Advocacy
Bilingual Education
Bilingual Students
Bilingual Teachers
Children
Childrens Rights
Colorado
Education
Educational sociology
Elementary Education
Ethnic Groups
Ethnic minorities
Grade 1
Hispanic Americans
Immigrants
Latin American Cultural Groups
Latin American people
Mexican Americans
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Narratives
Parent Participation
Parent School Relationship
Parent Teacher Cooperation
Parental Participation
Parenthood
Parents
Parents & parenting
School districts
Social Science Research
Teacher Response
Teachers
U.S.A
Urban areas
Urban Education
Urban Schools
USA
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Summary:Presents the personal narrative of a Mexican immigrant mother who reports her dilemma and frustration when attempting to assist in her child's classroom. Highlights the obstacles mothers face when they seek to become actively involved in their children's classrooms, and challenges educators to seriously consider what is meant by parent involvement, especially when minority parents are involved. (GR)
ISSN:0013-1245
1552-3535
DOI:10.1177/0013124596029001006