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Monzo, Lilia D., Ed.; Merz, Alice, Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
"The Hope for Audacity: Public Identity and Equity Action in Education" calls for audacious action from the president and his administration as they attempt to guide educators, policymakers, as well as the general public in thinking critically about education. This book also discusses the role of education faculties in becoming more active agents…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Race, Role, College Faculty
Copple, Carol, Ed. – 2003
As teachers encounter a wider variety of children and families than ever before, dealing with all the differences can be demanding. This book provides a collection of 45 readings reflecting the strong, continuing current of thoughtful work on teaching young children in a diverse society to help teachers and prospective teachers respond to the…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Banks, James A.; Banks, Cherry A. McGee – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2006
Today's classrooms are more diverse than ever before. In order to reach these students, educators must be aware of the issues facing their various cultural, racial, ethnic, and language groups. Focusing on the pertinent issues in multicultural education, this new edition raises these critical issues and facilitates meaningful discussion. It has…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Social Class, Equal Education, Race
San Diego State Univ., CA. Interwork Inst. – 1998
This monograph is a compilation of abstracts of the research conducted by students who participated in a collaborative Educational Leadership master's degree program through San Diego State University and Northern Marianas College, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). The research projects include: (1) teacher satisfaction and…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Education, Cultural Awareness, Disabilities
Banks, James A.; Banks, Cherry A. McGee – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2004
With this collection of chapters by leading scholars and researchers in the field, the reader can develop the knowledge and skills needed to maximize the opportunities that diversity offers while minimizing its challenges. The reader will explore current and emerging research, concepts, debates, and teaching strategies for educating students from…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, High Stakes Tests, Test Use, Social Class
Ravitch, Diane, Ed.; Viteritti, Joseph P., Ed. – 2000
This book presents a collection of essays by researchers and educators that examine the largest school system in the U.S.--the New York City school system. There are 5 parts with 15 chapters. Part 1, "Education in the City," includes: (1) "Schooling in New York City: The Socioeconomic Context" (Emanuel Tobier) and (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Black Education, Black Students, Catholic Schools
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed. – 1998
Derived from two national multicultural symposia, this compendium focuses on an array of topics that combine research and educational practices for youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disabilities and/or gifts. Specific papers include: (1) "Parent-Involved Social Skill Instruction and the Perceptions of Children…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Educational Innovation
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of Bilingual Education. – 1994
The collection of readings is designed to provide special education teachers in New York City (New York) public schools with information about and techniques for teaching Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) students. Articles address these topics: the demographics and trends of LEP populations; Hispanic student achievement; meeting the needs of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Caregivers, Class Activities