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Allen, Judy; And Others – 1992
This book documents a portion of The Learning Tree program, which develops cultural awareness. It provides activities, written from practical experience, that are designed to give children their first contact with the customs of other cultures. These activities are for teachers to share with preschool-, kindergarten-, and primary-school-age…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Shade, Barbara J. Robinson, Ed. – 1997
Many students of color are not performing to their maximum potential within the current school setting, and examinations of this problem suggest significant differences between student and teacher perceptions of how one becomes educated. The underlying assumptions of this book are that culture, through the mediation of cognitive style, determines…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian American Students, Asian Americans, Black Culture
Peterson, Reece L., Ed.; Ishii-Jordan, Sharon, Ed. – 1994
This book examines the effect of racial, ethnic, and cultural factors on the process of identifying and serving students with emotional or behavioral disorders. The book acknowledges the importance of diversity among students with behavioral disorders, and the need to consider their diversity in identifying their behaviors and intervening to…
Descriptors: Aggression, American Indians, Asian Americans, Behavior Disorders
American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC. – 1986
An educational "'Marshall Plan' form the States," targeted to strengthen public schools and colleges at all levels and in every region of the country, is called for to prepare the American people for life in the 21st century. A number of social, political, economic and educational conditions, including the rising dropout and illiteracy…
Descriptors: Black Students, Blue Ribbon Commissions, College Role, Dropout Rate
Download full textLalande, John F. II, Ed. – 1988
Selected papers from the 1988 conference on foreign language issues for the future include: "Articulation for Elementary School Foreign Language Programs: Challenges and Opportunities" (Carol Ann Pesola); "Articulation: A Resolvable Problem?" (Dale L. Lange); "Profiles of Frustration: Second Language Learners with Specific Learning Disabilities"…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Classroom Techniques, Educational Trends, Elementary Education
TuSmith, Bonnie, Ed.; Reddy, Maureen T., Ed. – 2002
This collection of essays by college instructors who teach in the humanities, social sciences, science, and education, addresses the challenges faced by professors who believe that teaching responsibly requires an honest examination of race. Papers include "Introduction: Race in the College Classroom" (Maureen T. Reddy and Bonnie…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, American Indians, Asian American Students, Black Students
Orozco, E. C. – 1996
This book overviews the process by which Mexican American children are socialized to the dominant Anglo American society and analyzes a 1973-76 study and 1983-86 follow-up of Mexican American college students regarding their knowledge of their own race and ethnicity and their attitudes toward the White race and culture. The chapters are: chapter…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescent Development, Bilingualism, Child Development
Aguirre-Molina, Marilyn, Ed.; Molina, Carlos W., Ed.; Zambrana, Ruth Enid, Ed. – 2001
This collection of papers includes 6 parts. Part 1, "Latino Populations in the United States," includes: (1) "Latino Health Policy: Beyond Demographic Determinism" (Angelo Falcon, Marilyn Aguirre-Molina, and Carlos W. Molina); (2) "Latino Health Status" (Olivia Carter-Pokras and Ruth Enid Zambrana); and (3)…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse
Suarez-Orozco, Marcelo M., Ed.; Paez, Mariela M., Ed. – 2002
This book brings together leading scholars in the study of the Latino population in the United States. The papers include: "Introduction: The Research Agenda" (Marcelo M. Suarez-Orozco and Mariela M. Paez); (1) "`Y tu que?' (Y2K): Latino History in the New Millennium" (George J. Sanchez); (2) "Islands and Enclaves:…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Bilingualism, Citizenship Responsibility
Rai, Kul B.; Critzer, John W. – 2000
This book examines the impact of affirmative action on higher education hiring practices. Using data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, the book summarizes, tracks, and evaluates changes in the gender and ethnic makeup of academic and nonacademic…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, American Indians, Asian Americans, Black Teachers
Clark, Lynne W., Ed.; Waltzman, Dava E., Ed. – 1993
This volume on strategies for meeting the challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity is designed to help faculty and administration in the professional education programs of the allied health professionals. The book's 11 chapters are divided among 3 main parts. The first section offers an introduction to the challenges before faculty and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indians, Asian Americans
Haro, Robert P. – 1981
Emphasizing public, school, and academic libraries, the book provides information on library and information services for Hispanics. Topics of the 10 chapters include: the geographical distribution and concentrations, attitudes, and pertinent sociocultural factors of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Latinos; assessment of an Hispanic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bilingual Education, Community Attitudes, Community Information Services
Taylor, Ronald D., Ed.; Wang, Margaret C., Ed. – 2000
Noting that much is known from research and practice regarding what works to promote resilience of children and families in a variety of high-risk life situations, this book considers the impact of culture, economy, employment, poverty, family structure, and social policy on parenting, child development, education, and the life success of youth.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Asian Americans
Direct linkRendon, Laura I., Ed.; Garcia, Mildred, Ed.; Person, Dawn, Ed. – National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2004
"Transforming the First Year of College for Students of Color" addresses some of the unique challenges and transition issues for African-American, Latino/a, Asian-Pacific American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and multiracial college students. Chapters address specific strategies for working with these student populations to ensure their success…
Descriptors: African American Students, Social Integration, American Indians, Alaska Natives
Rights at Risk: Equality in an Age of Terrorism. Report of the Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights.
Piche, Dianne M., Ed.; Taylor, William L., Ed.; Reed, Robin A., Ed. – 2002
This volume chronicles the progress of the administration, executive branch agencies, and Congress in ending discrimination and advancing civil rights. The study has 21 chapters in 2 parts. Part one includes: (1) "Rights at Risk"; and (2) "Recommendations of the Commission." Part two includes a series of working papers prepared…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, Diversity (Student), Educational Policy
