Latino Civil Rights in Education: La Lucha Sigue documents the experiences of historical and contemporary advocates in the movement for civil rights in education of Latinos in the United States. These critical narratives and counternarratives discuss identity, inequality, desegregation, policy, public school, bilingual education, higher education, family engagement, and more, comprising an ongoing effort to improve the conditions of schooling for Latino children. Featuring the perspectives and research of Latino educators, sociologists, historians, attorneys, and academics whose lives were guided by this movement, the book holds broad applications in the study and continuation of social justice and activism today.

Author: Anaida Colon-Muniz
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/19/2015
Series: Critical Narrative
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781138943339

About the Author

Anaida Colón-Muñiz is Associate Professor in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, USA. She teaches in the Multiple Subject, Master of Arts and Doctoral programs and is the Director of Community Education for the college's community-based bookstore.

Magaly Lavadenz is Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Founding Director of the Center for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Marymount University, USA.