Koren has replicated his diversity lessons as a presenter at state and national social studies conferences. Maple Dale will take another step forward this year as it welcomes its first African American principal. But there's still a lot of room to grow. More than half the students speak English as a second language, notes Raquel Ramsey, the school's full-time English language coordinator. Ramsey's school nurtures its student diversity.
Multiculturalism permeates the curriculum and school culture.
During Global Village Week, originated by Dr. Neo Gutierrez, students interact with Peace Corps volunteers and consulate officials, enjoy performances from the school's many culture clubs, and participate in an annual International Dinner. Walk the Talk O kay. Check the list of levels below. A school focuses on heroes, holidays, food, and other discrete cultural elements. A school adds a unit or course on a particular ethnic group without any change to the basic curriculum, adding, for example, a unit on Native Americans or Haitians to the traditional social studies course.