Diversity, community, & achievement
By: Teach for America
Publisher: Teach for America
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York]
Language: eng
Subjects: Teachers; Training of; Teaching; In-service training; Minorities; Education; Minority teachers; Recruiting; Educational equalization; Cultural pluralism; Urban Education; Teach for America (Project)
Other titles: Diversity, community, and achievement
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Diversity as a path to achievement; title: 1. Race, class, and the achievement gap; title: 2. The power of high expectations; title: 3. The challenge of maintaining high expectations; title: 4. Dynamics of difference and sameness; title: 5. The "knowledge base" of self; title: 6. How racial identity affects performance; title: 7. "Cultural learning styles"; title: 8. Multicultural education; title: 9. Effecting change with respect and humility; title: Related readings.