This study examines a community-based cultural program about indigenous Mesoamerican traditions and heritage. Results of the mixed-method evaluation study include quantitative and qualitative data for 225 high school students who were primarily Latina/Latino.

Luna, N., Evans W. & Davis, B. 2015, Indigenous Mexican culture, identity and academic aspirations: Results from a community-based curriculum project for Latina/Latino students, Journal of Race, Ethnicity and Education. 8:3, 341-362

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Indigenous Mexican culture, identity and academic aspirations: Results from a community-based curriculum project for Latina/Latino students

Published by: Luna, N., Evans W. & Davis, B., 2015, Indigenous Mexican culture, identity and academic aspirations: Results from a community-based curriculum project for Latina/Latino students, Journal of Race, Ethnicity and Education. 8:3, 341-362