Are you a Latino student in middle school, high school or college? If so, what is required of you to become a competent student? Do you know the difference between study habits, study skills and study strategies? Why should you answer these questions? Simply because you are responsible for your…

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We all know what we mean when we say “He/she has a good/bad attitude.” However, do we really know what is an “attitude?” We all know what we mean when we say “He/she has a good/bad attitude.” However, do we really know what is an “attitude?” Instead of “attitudes,” I…

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A substantive concept of what it means to be a “good” or competent student not only identifies the skills required, but also implies the proper design and essential minimal conditions for student development. Student development skills can and should be substantively taught as student development thinking. A substantive concept of…

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The process of developing a “courageous mindset” allows students to confront the inherent barriers they might face in their intellectual and social development as an educated citizen. Seasoned educators in low-performing, low-income, predominantly Latino, and other minority, high schools understand the power of peer pressure on their students’ decision-making process…

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