One of the growing trends in schools across the nation is the different faces within a school. Schools that were once completely segrated with a majority population have gone full circle to a new state of segration that now reflects almost a 100% minority population. Even though that may be considered extreme, one thing is for certain, how we address diversity issues is a serious concern for an ever increasing number of schools. The follow articles provide important insite and can be helpful resources as we try to tackle the issue of diversity in our own classrooms.
How important is cultural diversity at your school?
http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/284-cultural-diversity-at-school.gs?page=all
Classroom Diversity and Academic Success
http://www.education.com/topic/diversity-in-education/
Addressing Diversity in Schools: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
http://www.ortingschools.org/cms/lib03/WA01919463/Centricity/domain/326/purpose/research/CulturallyResponsivePedagogy%20article.pdf
How important is cultural diversity at your school?
http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/284-cultural-diversity-at-school.gs?page=all
Classroom Diversity and Academic Success
http://www.education.com/topic/diversity-in-education/
Addressing Diversity in Schools: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
http://www.ortingschools.org/cms/lib03/WA01919463/Centricity/domain/326/purpose/research/CulturallyResponsivePedagogy%20article.pdf