The culture clash persists when teachers have not been exposed to diverse populations and teach from a monocultural perspective. A larger problem across the country is the problem of inequitable funding to schools. This stems from a chasm between the distribution of resources among many suburban, urban and rural schools. The tax base for schools often gives more to rich communities and less to poorer ones. The path to equitable education has been paved by the efforts of many, but all of us now have the responsibility and opportunity to illuminate it.
Multicultural education is one key toward positive change.
Carlie Tartakov and Karen Donaldson are assistant professors of curriculum and instruction at Iowa State University. Copyright 1995-2001, Iowa State University. All Rights Reserved.