I used this book as an analysis point for a conflict I witnessed at a school where I work. Although it's hard to match the exact circumstances of the school where Valenzuela did her research, a lot of her insights are applicable to Latinos in general. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in the disproportionate failure rates of Latino students in America's school. I recommend this book if only it is a starting point for you to better understand what's going on with these particular children.