Minority students are quickly becoming the majority in many school districts across the United States. And they are becoming increasingly alienated by traditional American schooling. In response, more and more schools are looking for ways to create a new environment in which all children can feel comfortable, equal, and successful.
In this book, Sarah LaBrec Wyman presents a wealth of research on the effects of traditional American education practices on minority students, and practical suggestions for change. She focuses on five specific areas in which schools can make significant strides in reaching out to students: the curriculum, instruction, school policies, staffing, and special encouragement. Wyman's self-evaluation questions for readers and suggestions for developing multicultural school programs will help educators create schools in which all students feel they are full-fledged members of the school community.
