May 1999The New MulticulturalismSeven commentaries on dealing with diversity today
by PAUL D. HOUSTON
AASA's executive director provides his perspective on this collection of articles by seven experts on multiculturalism.
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by JAMES A. BANKS
One of the foremost experts on multicultural education argues that research can rebut critics of the movement. James Banks is professor and director of the Center for Multicultural Education, University of Washington, Seattle.
by CARLOS E. CORTÉS
Three aspects of the changing student composition have ramifications for public schools. Carlos Cortés is a professor emeritus of history at the University of California, Riverside.
by PEDRO A. NOGUERA
Educators should seize the opportunity to reap the benefits of our society's pluralism, not view diversity as a problem. Pedro Noguera is an associate professor of social and cultural studies at University of California, Berkeley.
by SANDRA STOTSKY
Few positives will come from an education system that freezes stereotypes in place, a Harvard researcher contends. Sandra Stotsky is a research associate with the Philosophy of Education Research Center at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Mass.
by SAMUEL BETANCES
When school leaders turn to outside experts, the last thing you want is someone to fuel negative tensions. Samuel Betances is a senior consultant with Souder, Betances and Associates, Chicago, Ill.
by BEVERLY DANIEL TATUM
The relevancy of school may be tied to acknowledging and addressing adolescents' racial and ethnic identities. Beverly Daniel Tatum is dean of the college and professor of psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.
by SONIA NIETO
Five realities about creating effective schools for students of all backgrounds. Sonia Nieto is a professor of language, literacy and culture at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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