This program examines Latino consensus on the issue of bilingual education while also looking at efforts to increase literacy levels and English language skills among Latinos. It also looks at both the use of non-Spanish speakers as bilingual education teachers in some parts of the country and the increasing opportunities for Spanish speakers in the general workforce. (26 minutes)

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		The Status of Latina Women This program looks at the differences between the U.S. Latina and her Latin American counterparts. It also examines how Latino men regard successful, professional Latina women, and the myths and mystique of machismo among Latinos in the age of two-in...(more details)		VHS $99.95 DVD $99.95
		Bilingualism: A True Advantage In today's global economy, being bilingual is a distinct advantage. This program looks at the nationally recognized bilingual education program at San Antonio's De Zavala Elementary School, where Spanish-speaking children are being prepared to compet...(more details)		VHS $99.95 DVD $99.95
		Spanish-Speakers and Bilingualism This program examines the different kinds of Spanish spoken in the U.S. and their relationship to the Spanish of San Juan or the Dominican Republic, as well as the evolution of Spanish in the U.S. and the ways it is being used by many second- and thi...(more details)		VHS $169.95 DVD $169.95
		The Culture of Poverty Many Latino families are caught in the cycle of poverty: unemployment, poor education, and single-parent homes create a self-perpetuating cycle. The task of educating the child victims of this culture of poverty puts added strain on an already burden...(more details)		VHS $99.95 DVD $99.95

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