This is what speaks for the inner-city Latino youth.

Yet tricky situations are common: in one state test, the reading cluster included a story about a Latino youth struggling with the computer.

Another Latino youth tutored him and, ultimately, the original boy mastered the computer.

But state officials vetoed the story because it initially depicted the Latino youth in a negative light.

"White and Latino youth are also interested in him," Mr. Clarke said.

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, his music was popular among Latino, specifically Chicano, youth on the West Coast.

Seventeen Latino youths were indicted on the murder charges and placed on trial.

In 1979, Mr. Nieto left government to pursue his vision of creating a leadership institute for Latino youth.

However, the zoot suit remains a popular choice of formal wear for urban and rural Latino youths in heavily ethnic neighborhoods.

Obesity prevention among Latino youth: School counselors' role in promoting healthy lifestyles.