Costas says: We need to develop the kind of educational system that takes into consideration the cultural background of the student. operates in a bilingual situation. and seeks to involve the parents. This is a country which is linked geographically. politically and historically to our fatherland. Immigrants from Latin America are not cut off from their culture in the way that those from Europe were. As long as Mexico remains just south of the border and Puerto Rico just three hours away by air. there are going to be ties. The Protestant. Catholic. and Episcopal churches of Wisconsin have developed a program. United Migrant Opportunity Services. Inc.. to help the MexicanAmericans and other migrant workers in Wisconsin who are facing a bewildering array of problems as a result of mechanization of farming. The UMOS program. funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity. has helped some 700 families already with job training. job placement. adult education. Headstart and daycare programs.
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