This anthology of personal narratives and excerpts from memoirs and autobiographies is seen as a companion to the earlier anthology, "Imagining America: Stories from the Promised Land." While focusing on nonfiction, this book continues the exploration of emigration to and migration within the United States in the 20th century. However, the scope…

These three issues of the newsletter offer editorials, action plans for Holocaust programming, testimonies of experiences of survivors and liberators, project ideas, and teaching suggestions. The brief newsletters are intended to provide resource ideas and materials, as well as thought-provoking ideas, for implementation of Holocaust instruction…

This teacher handbook provides the foundation for a multicultural curriculum for kindergarten through grade 8. The presentation has two major components: a multicultural knowledge base and learning activities that provide equity for diverse students. A major assumption is that multicultural understanding is fundamental to the education of all…

In recent years, the theoretical framework of Jim Cummins has been widely discussed by bilingual educators. This paper traces the evolution of Cummins' theory and examines the criticisms which have been raised against it. The first part of the paper discusses the major elements of his theory of bilingual proficiency: the threshhold hypothesis, the…

This report describes a program which provided on-campus seminars and workshops at the College of Staten Island, Kingsborough Community College, and Hostos Community College in New York. The program was designed to improve recruitment and especially retention of women and minorities in associate degree science and engineering-related programs.…

This collection of essays deals with the multiple origins of Americans from a variety of points of view. It is designed to involve students in the discussion and debate over the nature and meaning of America's social diversity. Following an introduction by the editor, the essays are presented in five categories, each of which is preceded by an…

Secondary science programs that provide students with a solid background in the principles of scientific exploration generally require active participation in gathering data and solving problems. One of the keys to success is firsthand experience with the materials studied; the use of a variety of educational materials will help students apply…

General Ulysses S. Grant reflected the prevailing views of his community and times concerning social attitudes. Although opposed to slavery, he was not a strong advocate of liberties and rights for black people. Like President Lincoln, Grant at first opposed use of black troops in the Civil War. On July 17, 1862 black recruitment was approved and…

This teacher's guide contains lessons and activities that serve as examples of ways to utilize the student booklet, Minority Women in Math and Science, in a variety of subject areas. The minority groups dealt with are American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, and Hispanics. The guide consists of eight lesson plans structured in a conceptual…

Summarizes 1970-85 educational trends and projections. Highlights increasing preschool, minority, and public elementary school enrollment, declining numbers of public elementary schools, increasing numbers of private and middle schools, fewer teachers (until the late 1980s), higher teacher salaries, growing dependency on state revenues, and…

Presents research evidence that exposure to desegregated schools leads to desegregation in other areas of adult life. Includes a table summarizing results from studies on effects of desegregation. (MD)

In this book, a veteran teacher examines a typical day of teaching and reflects on her work with high school students from a variety of cultures, speaking honestly about issues of race, poverty, institutional responsibility, and white privilege by describing her experiences in the classroom. Throughout the day, she encounters bigotry, deals with…

Affirmative action in college faculty recruitment and selection is discussed, distinguishing between procedural and preferential affirmative action. Negative effects of preferential affirmative action on students, faculty, and the institution are examined. Other issues explored include democratic values, bias in the search process, and the…

Argues that if higher education is to get rid of affirmative action, it should first discontinue special admission of less qualified candidates who are admitted because they are athletes, alumni children, or the children of friends of administrators. Reports on a survey of 52 black college students concerning effects of affirmative action. (MSE)

Describes the results of a survey of 32 teachers of children with hearing impairments that found teachers wanted to know ways to help minority students develop self-esteem. A list of multicultural resources is provided, along with a recommending elementary reading list of multicultural readings. (CR)