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Teachers' (re)Constructions of Knowledge: The Other Side of Fieldwork

Latino students continue to have high dropout rates and are affected by a culture of low expectations and stereotypical notions regarding who they are. Messages conveyed by news reports and media representations continue to misinform mainstream audiences, which include teachers, regarding the cultural context and characteristics of Latinos. More community involvement during field placements, collaborations between academics and host communities, and validation of insider narratives are needed to construct factual knowledge about Latino students in order to better meet their needs.