As stated by McKenzie (1992), this form of education was by no means creative or interesting, but it served a purpose and was made for the environment it was used in. ... Students were drilled in their education of reading, writing, arithmetic, history, geography, English grammar and composition, object lessons, vocal music, elementary science and drawing (The Education Act, 1877). ...

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Since the 1970s, Mexican-Americans in the United States have been identified as apathetic, indifferent, and disinterested in the process of attaining an education. Many Americans point to the high Mexican-American drop-out rates and the low number of Mexican-American professionals as a confirmation of this stereotype. This Latino group has struggled to dispel the characterization. In response, Mexican-Americans, as well as Anglo-Americans, have searched for ways to counter such misinformation. As a result, many communities have adopted bi-lingual programs, in order to help Mexican-American...

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