About Writer Dr. Lourdes Ferrer Ed.D She is a consultant regarding assessment and the No Child Left Behind act (NCLB) She wrote and trains for Navigating the American Educational System (NAES)a Spanish video curriculum for Hispanic parental involvement. She is a motivational speaker and seminar presenter.
How Does The Cultural Gap Hurt The Hispanic Family? I remember when my youngest daughter told me that she was considering Cooper Union, an elite private university located in Manhattan. She wanted to study architecture and teachers were telling her it was the top school for that career.I thought, "How could my daughter consider leaving her family in Florida behind?"Since immigrating to the United States when she was only four years old, I had...... Similar Editorial : by Skye Thomas. | Source : Anxiety Attacks Panic Attacks
Why Is Hispanic Parental Involvement A Serious Issue? One of the great challenges in the American educational system is the wide performance gap that exists between White and Asian students on one side and other minority students on the other. As a Hispanic educational professional, I know that educators are paying close attention to why Hispanics often lag behind their White and Asian peers. It is a concern because they are not only the largest...... Similar Editorial : by Wayne and Tamara. | Source : Anxiety Attacks Panic Attacks
