Immigrant populations are growing and permanently changing the demographic profile of the United States. Diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are manifested in the families in each community, imposing demands and challenges to agencies that provide services to them. A large population of immigrant families, especially first and second…

In this interview, Lisa Delpit, a specialist in urban education and cross-cultural communication, discusses various aspects of teaching black children, including valuing their own cultural and language traditions rather than simply bowing to the rules of the culture of power of the dominant majority. Parent participation in urban schools is also a…

The Office of Intercultural Programs of the Des Moines public schools addresses the equity needs of the district through a wide range of equity services. The Office serves as a resource for students, parents, community, and staff, and provides service in the areas of: (1) the Voluntary Transfer Program; (2) paired and magnet schools; (3) extended…