Provides a history of the introduction of Asian American studies into the general education curriculum at California State University, Hayward. Indicates that such programs must include a description of the diversity of the Asian American population, the history of Asian American studies, and a response to the "model minority"…

Presents readers' responses to a series of articles in the September 1992 issue of "Young Children" pertaining to teaching children about Native Americans. Responses underscore points made in the articles or introduce additional considerations concerning issues that were not discussed. (BB)

Contends that there is a general lack of sensitivity to the issue of cultural bias as exemplified in the names of sports teams and ethnic stereotypes. Reviews four options for European-American educators as they seek to cope with this issue. Concludes that cultural liberationism is the approach that will lead to full participation while…

Examines connections between critical race theory (CRT) and its application to the concepts of race, racial bias, and racial stereotyping in teacher education. Defines CRT, then discusses racism and stereotyping, racial stereotypes in the media, and racial stereotypes in professional environments, noting the effects on minority students. Presents…

The teaching of American history is not neutral; teachers and textbooks often define what is important and what is not. It is through this historical subjectivity that stereotypes and biases emerge and ultimately persist. With relevance to African Americans and American Indians, such stereotypes can be culturally, politically and economically…

According to this author, Ohio is not without its share of race problems. When she first came to the university as a student finishing a master's degree in American culture, the university did not have an American culture program, so she needed to improvise. She did this by following the recommendation of several counselors and filling her class…

This report discusses the development and implementation of the Instrument for the Evaluation of Materials for Social Bias used in the Madison (Wisconsin) Metropolitan School District. The instrument guides teachers who wish to purchase new instructional materials in determining the level of social bias evident in the materials. Teachers code each…

This article reviews educational inequalities based on cultural heritage and proposes a model for teachers to become more effective in teaching culturally diverse students. The cross-cultural awareness continuum is described and the stages through which a teacher must pass to achieve such awareness are discussed. (JL)

A "gallant Jewish liberal" teacher describes the complexity of cultures in classroom conflict. A native Spanish-speaking girl in remedial English challenged his assumptions about the importance of written texts and acceptable teacher-student interactions. (CJH)

This report is a summary statement of the Michigan Advisory Committee's study on civil rights issues facing Arab American communities in Michigan. It is based on information received by the Committee at a community forum held in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1999. Six sections focus on: (1) "Introduction," including Arab American demographics…

A historical and contemporary overview of three generations of Japanese Americans is presented. It is recommended that educators should examine and reform psychological, sociological, and institutional barriers which inhibit the self-enhancement of Asian Americans. (JN)

Describes an exhibit organized by the media specialist at Base Line Middle School (Colorado) that portrayed ethnic stereotypes in today's culture through movies, records, sports logos, cartoons, newspaper articles, magazines, and other media. Presentations by community members from the ethnic groups are described, and student reactions are…

Asserts that Erik Erickson's concept of identity gave a strong impetus to cultural anthropological research. Asserts that it is impossible for all 2,000 distinct ethnic groups to remain unchanged in today's world. Maintains that difficult choices of cultural traits selection will have to be made by peoples of all cultures. (CFR)

Examines cultural fallout related to the issue of American Indian imagery in school athletics as it has been perpetuated by school districts and communities, suggesting that it is symptomatic of cultural illiteracy and noting that these images contribute not only to a hostile culture and classroom climate for American Indians but also miseducate…

Several years ago, an interaction occurred in a classroom at the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center, University of Cincinnati. It startled the teacher into an awareness of the fears, stereotypes, misconceptions, and biases that young children continue to harbor about American Indian people, a half century after her own…