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Banks, James A. – School Administrator, 1999
Democratic societies require citizens committed to realizing democratic ideals. Multicultural education helps unify a nation deeply divided along racial, ethnic, and class lines. Research documents schoolchildren's biases, showing that multicultural materials and cooperative teaching strategies can help them develop more positive attitudes and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Multicultural Education
