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Ravitch, Diane – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1990
Discusses the controversy over multicultural education. Contrasts California's pluralistic approach with New York's particularistic approach. Argues for a multiculturalism that provides students with both an appreciation for America's racial and cultural diversity and a commitment to the common culture that unites all of us in America. (JS)
Descriptors: Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias
Fact Finders, Inc., Delmar, NY. – 1991
Public opinion about multicultural education in New York State was surveyed with samples ranging from about 200 to over 900 citizens. Three quarters of New York State residents believe that teaching the common heritage and values that Americans share is a very important goal of public education. There is some support for teaching history from the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education
