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Harriett D. Romo (University of Texas at San Antonio) examines difficulties encountered by Mexican-origin students and describes successful approaches to improving outcomes for this growing population of U.S. students. Romo examines these efforts, focusing on several key factors: (1) Cultural values and practices profoundly impact students' achievement. (2) Approaches to language instruction help or hinder the integration of immigrant children into the classroom, affecting their changing sense of identity as well as their English language learning. (3) Differences in gender expectations among peers, families, and teachers influence achievement for both boys and girls. (4) Removing barriers to immigrant parent involvement produces important gains in student success.