essay

The impact of the Cuban exodus on Dade County's educational system

cuban exiles in florida : their presence and contribution • Miami, Florida • Published In 1991 • Pages: 145-174

By: Badia, Arnhilda.

Abstract
This document presents an in-depth study of the effects of the Cuban immigration on Dade County's educational system. The author discusses the many problems that arose in accommodatiing the great influx of Cuban children into the existing school system, and the manner in which the schools adjusted to this new situation by developing new materials and new curricula, including programs of bilingual education, to meet the needs of these students.
Subjects
Speech
Elementary education
Liberal arts education
Teachers
Educational theory and methods
culture
Cuban Americans
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1997
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1960s-1980s
Coverage Place
Dade County, Florida, United States
Notes
by Arnhilda Badia
LCCN
91164146
LCSH
Cuban Americans