School segregation and academic achievement among Hispanic children

Article Abstract:

A study to examine the effects of two dimensions of school context, race/ethnic and income composition on academic achievement among Hispanic adolescents is conducted. Results show that class matters more than race when considering the effects of desegregation.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Education, Academic achievement, Children of immigrants, Segregation in education

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Public assistance receipt across immigrant generations

Article Abstract:

Research reveals that Mexican and Asian immigrants use public assistance more than native-born Americans. Studies were based on findings from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.

Statistical Data Included, Research, Economic aspects, Demographic aspects, Immigrants, Welfare recipients, Welfare economics

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SSI eligibility and participation among elderly naturalized citizens and noncitizens

Article Abstract:

The author compares Supplemental Security Income usage among elderly naturalized citizens to usage by elderly noncitizens. Questions about welfare dependency by noncitizens are addressed.

Finance, Political aspects, Aliens, United States. Social Security Administration. Supplemental Security Income Program

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