ABSTRACT
This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of Hispanic students and the
influence of multicultural training in four schools in a Southeastern suburban public
school system (2 middle schools and 2 high schools). The Teacher Attitude Survey
(TAS), an instrument the researcher created, was used to study the schools selected in
Georgia. Researcher delivered a total of 400 surveys to principals, 100 per school. A total
of 145 were returned. Statistical results demonstrate and support prior research in that the
teachers with multicultural training had more positive perceptions on multiculturalism
than teachers without training. Interviews with teachers and administrators confirmed that
the growth Hispanic student population is consistent with trends throughout the entire
U.S.
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