This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Carrie L. Billy, Susan Reese, Mark Emmons, Thomas J. Dormody, Wanda Martin, Roland G. Tharp, Emma J. Armendariz, Georgia Epaloose, Mark Banker, and Robert M. Torres.
(2002). Problem-Solving Research: Strategic Engagement in Community Development and the Resource Center for Raza Planning, Aztlan: A Journal of Chicano Studies. The Resource Center for Raza Planning (RCRP) at the University of New Mexico helps Mexican American college students use research to meet the needs of their communities. The formation and early development of RCRP are described, followed by its work on policy and planning related to community economic development. Implications for universities working with communities are discussed. Descriptors: Action Research, Community Development, Community Planning, Higher Education
(2002). An Administrative Perspective of a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program, Bilingual Research Journal. In this interview, a female Hispanic principal discusses the challenges, resources, and support involved in implementing a two-way bilingual immersion model in a Hispanic community in Albuquerque (New Mexico). Program success resulted primarily from supportive parents, faculty, and superintendent and the principal's leadership style, which is analyzed from a feminist perspective. Descriptors: Bilingual Schools, Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Interviews
(2002). Automotive Service. Career Focus, volume 4, no. 1, Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers. Describes the automotive service technician programs at New Mexico Junior College, Trident Technical College (SC), Parkside High School (MD), and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (PA). Indicates that technicians now work on complex machines that contain computers and high-tech equipment. Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Occupational Information, Secondary Education, Technical Institutes
(2002). Moving toward the Circle of Prosperity: The Cyber-Journey, Tribal College Journal. Describes the development of native technology projects through an effort called the Indigenous Digital Communities Initiative (IDCI). The goal of IDCI is to build skills among Native people in using emerging technologies for preservation and promotion of indigenous cultures. Describes program at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in New Mexico. Descriptors: Access to Computers, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Colleges
(2002). Standards Performance Continuum: Development and Validation of a Measure of Effective Pedagogy, Journal of Educational Research. Describes the development and validation of the Standards Performance Continuum (SPC) for assessing teacher performance of the Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Three studies involving Florida, California, and New Mexico public school teachers provided evidence of inter-rater reliability, concurrent validity, and criterion-related validity supporting the validity of interpretations of data gathered with the SPC. Descriptors: Academic Standards, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Test Construction
(2002). School/University Partnerships: An Agenda That Works, Teacher Education and Practice. Examines the importance of high quality teachers for urban schools, discussing best practices for high quality school- university partnerships and describing the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools Partnership programs, which support collaboration as a strong component of university-level teacher preparation and provide teacher candidates with appropriate experiences and training to become high quality urban and rural teachers. [More] Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Higher Education
(2002). Engaging Conversation: Evaluating the Contribution of Library Instruction to the Quality of Student Research, College & Research Libraries. Compared research papers before and after implementation of an inquiry-based library instruction program at the University of New Mexico to asses the program's effectiveness and consider its future development. Discusses increased collaboration between the library and the English department and suggests more training for instructors and greater emphasis on a rhetorical research approach. Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College English, Comparative Analysis, Futures (of Society)
(2002). Aggressive Behavior among Rural Minority Youth: Concerns for Schools and the Community. Two cases of youth violence in southwestern New Mexico, one involving an Anglo youth and one a Mexican American youth, highlight the diversity of the area and the biased treatment of Mexican American youth. New Mexico demographics suggest a link between diversity and high rates of crime and violence. National reports clearly report the extent of substance abuse, school dropouts, and delinquency among the nation's youth, especially minority youth. A contemporary response has been better use of public schools in promoting community-based solutions in rural areas, especially within minority communities where the cultural lifestyle differs from that of the dominant Anglo-American society. The realization of a crisis with at-risk youth in New Mexico, especially within ethnic communities, led to proactive initiatives to curb the problem. One such program prepares bilingual special education teachers to identify at-risk youth within their classrooms and to intervene to address problems. Ultimately, the focus on teacher preparation should impact student achievement, which in turn should eventually decrease or eliminate youth violence. A second proactive initiative provides services to under-educated Mexican American women in rural southwestern New Mexico. Designed to break the cycle of poverty and welfare in the region, this program is a culturally specific approach to violence reduction. Both programs utilize a coordinated team approach involving universities, public schools, the criminal justice system, community health facilities, community organizations, and families. [More] Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Teachers, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
(2002). The Community-Based Education Model: Bringing Validity to Education and Careers, Winds of Change. The Santa Fe Indian School (New Mexico) developed the community-based education model with input from parents, teachers, Elders, and tribal council members in five pueblos. Students in grades 10-12 study community problems related to the environment and develop science, technology, and communications skills. Experiential learning makes this education relevant and leads many students to related careers. Descriptors: American Indian Education, Computer Uses in Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
(2002). Charter School Districts, State Education Standard. Discusses the difference between charter schools and charter districts (all schools in the district are chartered), why charter school districts are spreading, and how local school districts can become charter districts. Current laws in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas allow charter districts. Descriptors: Charter Schools, Elementary Secondary Education
(2002). Bridging Business with Tradition for the Future, Winds of Change. The American Indian Business Association supports the recruitment and retention of American Indian business students at the University of New Mexico, helps students balance business school teachings with Native cultural values, acts as a liaison between the school and tribal business managers, and has carried out research and developed courses on tribal business management. Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Students, Business Administration Education, College Students
(2002). Data-Driven Districts, School Administrator. Describes the use of data-driven decision-making in four school districts: Plainfield Public Schools, Plainfield, New Jersey; Palo Alto Unified School District, Palo Alto, California; Francis Howell School District in eastern Missouri, northwest of St. Louis; and Rio Rancho Public Schools, near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Includes interviews with the superintendents and a glossary of some key terms. Descriptors: Accountability, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, School Districts
(2002). "We're All Appalachian.", Appalachian Journal. A teacher at a Knoxville college preparatory school challenges his students to analyze stereotypes about Appalachia and recognize that acceptance of their own Appalachian-ness is vital to their personal well-being and that of the region. Comparisons of Appalachians with Hispanics in northern New Mexico reveal common issues of land use, cultural loss, and natural resource development. Descriptors: Acculturation, Appalachian Studies, Attitude Change, Consciousness Raising
(2002). Access Control Is More than Security, College Planning & Management. Describes the University of New Mexico's photo identification LOBO card system, which performs both security and validation tasks. It is used in conjunction with several C-CURE 800 Integrated Security Management Systems supplied by Software House of Lexington, Massachusetts. Descriptors: Computer Software, School Security
(2002). A Follow-up Study of Agricultural Education Program Graduates on Teaching Competencies, Journal of Agricultural Education. New Mexico agriculture teacher education graduates currently teaching secondary agriculture (n=25) rated their at-graduation competencies as satisfactory. Their biggest improvement since graduation was in keeping students on task. Enthusiasm for all facets of the education program remained high. Work experience had the most influence on growth of teaching competencies. (Contains 13 references.) Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Beginning Teachers, Faculty Development, Graduate Surveys