Migrant Education

This updated, second edition examines the educational issues faced by migrant workers and the economic, political, sociological, and language issues schools and educators face in trying to address migrant needs. This comprehensive primer describes the many factors that complicate the education of migrant children, youth, and adults, along with an explanation of how the U.S. Department of Education, state education departments, school districts, schools, and other agencies are meeting the needs of migrant students, with emphasis on successful and innovative programs and services. Migrant Education discusses who migrant workers are, the conditions that interfere with the educational success of migrant children, how the issue has been addressed historically, and how to break the cycle of educational disadvantage. In addition, Migrant Education provides a directory of organizations, associations, and government agencies involved in administering migrant education, assistance, and advocacy for educational, health, and other opportunities, along with an updated chronology and an easy-to-use bibliography for sources of further reading. An interesting, thought-provoking volume that will be a useful source for public libraries, university libraries, high schools, university education departments and school districts.