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- 1. Latino Immigration and Education Arnoldo Curiel and Kristy Otte
- 2. About the presenters: Kristy Otte Arnoldo Curiel kristy.otte@isd197.org acuriel@css.edu
- 3. Presentation Outline ● Terms ● Activity ● Latino immigration history in the U. S. ● Immigration trends in Minnesota ● Educational implications ● Closing
- 4. Diversity within Latino community… A An Americana heritage Mexicanto the USA to People whoMexico.descent heritageLatin America. citizen of have a cultural born in related of Mexican having citizen of related descent. Mexican and who Spain. primarily speak English. Mexican-American Hispanic Latino Chicano Photo courtesy of Arnoldo Curiel. Used with permission.
- 5. Activity Anticipation Guide 1. Log in: m.socrative.com 2. Wait for prompt.
- 6. #1 True/ False I understand the history of Latino immigration.
- 7. #2 True/False My school meets the needs of its Latino students.
- 8. #3 True/False Latino students have access to the same opportunities and resources as other students.
- 9. #4 Short Answer What would make school a more successful place for Latino students?
- 10. History of Latino Immigration to the U.S What happened to the Mexicans living in the territory that was taken by the USA?
- 11. Early Immigration 1849: California Gold Rush ○ Americans flocked westward and Mexicans moved north to find gold ○ Mexican Americans often lost their land to the newcomers “The California Gold Rush” from the American History frieze in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Courtesy of The Architect of the Capitol.
- 12. Early Immigration ● 1900 -1910 1 million The Robert Runyon Photograph Collection, [00156], courtesy of The Center immigrants ● 1910 - Revolution in Mexico resulted in widespread for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. violence; many fled Mexico in search of safety in the United States ● Strong US economy meant jobs were available
- 13. Early Immigration ● 1920’s - After WW I, USA restricted the number of European immigrants ● Short of labor, US government and businesses actively encouraged Mexican immigration ● 1980s - 1990s Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, George Grantham 700,000 Immigrants Bain Collection, LC-USZ62-97491 per year
- 14. Poverty in Latin America Over half of Latin people live in poverty ○ Overcrowded homes ○ Huts with dirt floors ○ No running water, no toilets ○ No electricity ○ No beds, no furniture ○ Malnutrition, hunger Sueno by Diego Rivera. Used with permission.
- 15. Why do Latinos want to come to the USA? ● Economy is better in the USA ● To improve the lives of family members— better jobs and education ● Better health care Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, LC-USF34-016792-C
- 16. Why do Latinos want to come to the USA? ● For women— greater protection under the laws and more opportunities for education & jobs ● At times, to escape violence at home ● To escape extreme poverty La Molendera by Diego Rivera. Used with permission.
- 17. Minnesota Trends On St. Paul's West Side
- 18. Latino immigration to Minnesota Latinos in Minnesota: Cuban 2,527 Guatemala 1,684 Mexican 95,613 Puerto Rican 6,616 Salvadoran 2,005 (MN Census of 2000)
- 19. Minnesota Immigration Rates Between 1990 and 2000 the immigrant population increased by more than 130%, compared with a 57% rise nationwide. The 2010 Census shows a 75% increase in the Hispanic population in Minnesota since 2000 (State Demographic Center).
- 20. Minnesota work ● housing L ○ agriculture ○ affordable ○ factories ○ social ○ labor services ● schools ○ programs ● family ○ magnetgs
- 21. Minnesota = Ellis Island?
- 22. Minnesota Schools ●Since 2003, the Latino student body continues to grow at approximately 6% per year in Minnesota. ● % increase Latino students
- 23. Achievement Gap in Minnesota A clear disparity exists between Latino students and their white counterparts. Minnesota has one of the lowest graduation rates in the country for Latinos at 53%.
- 24. Challenges for students in K-12 ○ societal ○ political ○ cultural
- 25. Educational Implications K-12 ● Programs for academic achievement ● Programs for retention ● Advocacy and outreach
- 28. Recommendations ● Culturally Responsive Teaching ● Sheltered Instruction for English Learners (ELs) or co-taught content courses ● Bilingual, transitional bilingual, language support ● The Dream Act ○ 2012 Election
- 30. Questions? Access the presentation at :
- 31. Resources American Memory: Historical Collections of the National Digital Library. Immigration – Mexican. Updated 2003. Retrieved from the Internet April 2004 (memory.loc.gov/learn/features/immig/alt/mexican.html). Fennelly, K. (2006). State and local policy response to immigration in Minnesota. Hubert H. Humphrey Institute. Report to the Century Foundation, University of Minnesota. Gonzales, Manuel G. Mexicanos: A History of Mexicans in the United States. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1999. Lustig, Nora. Poverty in Mexico: An Empirical Analysis. January 1993. Retrieved from the Internet April 2004 (www.nd.edu/~kellogg/WPS/188.pdf).
- 32. Resources Lustig, Nora. Poverty in Mexico: An Empirical Analysis. January 1993. Retrieved from the Internet April 2004 (www.nd.edu/~kellogg/WPS/188.pdf). US Census Bureau. Hispanic Origin Population Density. Retrieved from the Internet December 2003 (www.census. gov/geo/www/mapGallery/images/hispanic.jpg). US Department of State. Country Studies – Mexico, June 1996. Retrieved from the Internet March 2004 (lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mxtoc.html). 2010 Census Results. http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/demography. State Demographic Center.