Clipping Their Own Wings

<I>Clipping Their Own Wings</I> addresses one of the most urgent problems in the United States' educational system: Latino underachievement. This work presents a unique solution to this problem-Selective Cultural Adoption (SCA). SCA is method that enables Latinos to retain certain meaningful characteristics of their culture while adopting key aspects of the Anglo-American culture that will help them succeed. <I>Clipping Their Own Wings</I> is a hands-on book that illustrates how teachers and parents can improve the education experience of young Latinos in America.