Book
Debunking the middle-class myth : why diverse schools are good for all our kids
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- ISBN: 0810845113
- ISBN: 0810845121
- ISBN: 9780810845114
- ISBN: 9780810845121
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Physical Description:
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xxvii, 163 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2002.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A ScarecrowEducation book." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Myth 1: the best school for my child is the one with the highest standardized test scores -- Myth 2: one style of school leadership will work in every school -- Myth 3: the best teachers prefer homogeneous middle-class schools -- Myth 4: diverse schools can't provide rigorous classes -- Myth 5: diverse schools are not safe -- Myth 6: family beliefs and values will be threatened if we expose our youth to people with different perspectives -- Myth 7: minority parents don't care about their children's education -- School reality 1: students with different backgrounds and experiences bring new insights to the classroom -- School reality 2: students who closely interact with people from different backgrounds learn that reality extends beyond their own limited experiences -- School reality 3: stereotypes and prejudice break down when students have personal contact with members of other races and cultures -- Society reality 1: our youth must learn how to actively participate in a diverse national and international society -- Society reality 2: our nation's school population is becoming more diverse, but our schools are becoming more segregated -- What about schools near me? -- What's my role? -- School boards: leading their community -- Superintendents: visionaries with a collaborative spirit -- Principals: doing whatever it takes -- Teachers: reaching for every child -- Parents: the critical connection -- Students: what it's all about. |
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| Subject: | Multicultural education United States |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | LC 1099.3 .K84 2002 | 30775305538689 | General Collection | Available | - |
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Debunking the Middle-Class Myth : Why Diverse Schools Are Good for All Kids
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Table of Contents
Debunking the Middle-Class Myth : Why Diverse Schools Are Good for All Kids
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword Gary Orfield | p. ix | |
| Preface | p. xiii | |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii | |
| Introduction | p. xxi | |
| Part 1 | The Myths That Poison Our Thinking about Diverse Schools | |
| 1 | Myth 1: The Best School for My Child Is the One with the Highest Standardized Test Scores | p. 3 |
| 2 | Myth 2: One Style of School Leadership Will Work in Every School | p. 10 |
| 3 | Myth 3: The Best Teachers Prefer Homogeneous Middle-Class Schools | p. 17 |
| 4 | Myth 4: Diverse Schools Can't Provide Rigorous Classes | p. 22 |
| 5 | Myth 5: Diverse Schools Are Not Safe | p. 27 |
| 6 | Myth 6: Family Beliefs and Values Will Be Threatened If We Expose Our Youth to People with Different Perspectives | p. 34 |
| 7 | Myth 7: Minority Parents Don't Care about the Education of Their Children | p. 38 |
| Part 2 | The Realities of Diverse Schools and of Our Society | |
| 8 | School Reality 1: Students with Different Backgrounds and Experiences Bring New Insights to the Classroom | p. 47 |
| 9 | School Reality 2: Students Who Closely Interact with People from Different Backgrounds Learn That Reality Extends beyond Their Own Limited Experiences | p. 52 |
| 10 | School Reality 3: Stereotypes and Prejudice Break Down When Students Have Personal Contact with Members of Other Races and Cultures | p. 56 |
| 11 | Society Reality 1: Our Youth Must Learn How to Actively Participate in a Diverse National and International Society | p. 62 |
| 12 | Society Reality 2: Our Nation's School Population Is Becoming More Diverse, but Our Schools Are Becoming More Segregated | p. 68 |
| 13 | What about the Schools Near Me? | p. 75 |
| Part 3 | How to Reap the Rich Harvest of Our Diverse Schools | |
| 14 | What's My Role? | p. 83 |
| 15 | School Boards: Leading Their Community | p. 86 |
| 16 | Superintendents: Visionaries with a Collaborative Spirit | p. 94 |
| 17 | Principals: Doing Whatever It Takes | p. 104 |
| 18 | Teachers: Reaching for Every Child | p. 118 |
| 19 | Parents: The Critical Connection | p. 127 |
| 20 | Students: What It's All About | p. 137 |
| 21 | Community Members: Closing the Loop | p. 144 |
| Conclusion | p. 151 | |
| Epilogue | p. 153 | |
| Bibliography | p. 157 | |
| About the Author | p. 162 |
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