{"product_id":"of-borders-and-dreams-a-mexican-american-experience-of-urban-education","title":"Of Borders and Dreams: A Mexican-American Experience of Urban Education","description":"Of Borders and Dreams: A Mexican-American Experience of Urban Education is the story of Alejandro Juarez, Jr., a Mexican-American youth, his family, and their experiences in a bureaucratic and frustrating public school system. Located in Chicago’s west-side neighborhood, replete with crime, violence, and gangs, we first come to know Alejandro as a shy, good-natured fifth grader, the oldest child in a close-knit Mexican family. We follow Chris Carger, the author and Alejandro’s ESL teacher, as she sets forth with his mother on a journey to provide him with the education he needs and deserves.\nOf Borders and Dreams is an intelligent, probing portrayal of the problems that face bilingual and bicultural children. Through Alejandro’s story, we are moved and enraged by the failure of the American school system to offer better opportunities for all children regardless of race, sex, or class. This book is of enormous importance to teachers and educators on all levels, and anyone interested in the future of education in America.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0807735221\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0807735221.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Carger, Chris Liska\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There is writing on the book page's exterior. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932704882865,"sku":"RDV.0807735221.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0807735221-0.jpg?v=1789503943","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/of-borders-and-dreams-a-mexican-american-experience-of-urban-education","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}