Asians Often Face Bigotry in Schools, Report Says

By Peter Schmidt

WASHINGTON--Asian-Americans in public schools are often exposed to bigotry, while receiving little academic help, a report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights asserts.

The 233-page report, released late last month, was based on an extensive review of current research as well as on interviews conducted across the country by employees of the bipartisan, independent agency.

The report concludes that "Asian-American immigrant children, particularly those who come from families at the bottom of the socioeconomic scale, face a multitude of learning and adjustment challenges that mainstream...