LATINO USA invites students, teachers, and parents to use our program and our web site as an educational resource. This page is for use in your classroom, library, or home. From this page you can access Real Audio files and printable Adobe Acrobat written transcripts of stories, and suggestions for their use.
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TEENAGE FATHERS
Use Robin Urevich’s report on teenage fathers to initiate discussions about parenthood, responsibility, gender roles, and machismo.
TACO BELL AND LATINO STEREOTYPES
And AN INTERVIEW WITH DINKY THE SPOKES-DOG
This report by María Martin and the satire by Lalo López and Esteban Zul can stimulate discussion on several topics, including stereotypes, sensitivity, and the role of advertising.
POLICE AND LATINOS: ONE COMMUNITY’S STORY
Students can use Michelle Garcia’s report from Washington, D.C., to discuss the terms used in dialogue on race, to relate this situation to their own communities, and to formulate solutions for easing racial tension.
LATINO MUSIC IN REVIEW
Use this report by Chuy Varela to explore a broad spectrum of Latino music and to write your own music reviews.
LATINO USA’s education project was founded with support from the Dell Computer Corporation.
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