Story of Latinos and Education in American History

Abdín Noboa-Ríos, Ph.D., a native of Puerto Rico, is a social scientist and educator who has worked in the fields of education, mental health, and organizational development for decades. As a former practitioner and now researcher from the barrios of Chicago and New York, Dr. Noboa-Ríos has long observed and confronted status quo. Alarmed by how flawed "reform" in education is, disquieted by how poorly conceived "policies" have promoted rather than solved inequity, and concerned about America’s future, he strongly questions where we are going. In response, he bravely calls for a new paradigm—a necessary renaissance—to escape the current chaos and move toward progress.

“Abdin Noboa-Ríos’s story is a bold exploration of a topic that resonates ever more loudly in American higher education. It constitutes a comprehensive examination of the subject. His observations are incisive and on the mark.”Arturo Madrid, Murchison Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Humanities, Trinity University

• Antonia Darder: Foreword: Infusing U.S. Latino History into the Future of Education – Preface – Acknowledgments – Introduction – The Birth of American Education – Dual Systems of Education – Brown and Beyond – The Miseducation of Latinos – A Tripartite System – Contemporary Issues – Epilogue: Learning from History – Bibliography – Index.