Using 1980 Census data, a general profile of the educational attainment of six Asian American groups is given here. Data are compared with similar information on Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics, and racial/ethnic differences in the proportion of families with school-age children at the poverty level are described. The six Asian American groups…

This bibliography of multicultural children's literature emphasizes a range of authentic voices, with respect for some realistic voices for African Americans, Asian Americans, Latina/o Americans, and Native Americans. The over 1,400 titles for younger and older children more than double the number of selections in the first edition. An…

A resource guide is presented that is designed to broaden and deepen K-12 educators' understanding of four major racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. For each of the four groups, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans, a background essay on the history of that group in the United States is included as well as…

Socioeconomic inequality between five minority populations--Blacks, Hispanics, Japanese, Chinese, and Filipinos--and the majority population are analyzed. In general, Asian Americans approach socioeconomic parity with whites because of their overachievement in educational attainment. There has been a marked decline in the direct negative effect of…

This resource guide recognizes that the arts provide a natural arena for teaching multicultural perspectives to students of all ages. The guide features the four most prevalent ethnic minorities in Colorado, African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American, plus a section prepared by Colorado's state folklorists. The…

How one sample of teachers who were uncommonly successful with at-risk students achieved their results was studied. Six minority (African American and Asian American) and six nonminority successful teachers in a large urban school district were interviewed about their practices. Implications of the variety of strategies used are discussed. (SLD)

Data from the National Education Longitudinal Study 1988 indicate that, controlling the availability of opportunities for school choice, African Americans and Hispanics show a greater propensity to take advantage of those opportunities than do whites and Asian Americans. Parents with lower levels of education were also more likely to use the…

These guidelines have been developed to help the Maryland Department of Education and Maryland schools divest themselves of racial and sexual biases in the educational materials they produce and use. The information on equitable treatment of the sexes contains general content and language usage guidelines and examples to help avoid sexual…

This study analyzed ethnic authenticity with regard to language use in 16 books for children and young adults used in Central Michigan University's English 582 course, "Cultural Pluralism in Children and Young Adult Literature." Four ethnic groups were included: Native American, African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American. To evaluate…

This report reflects the work of a task force charged with examining curricular materials used by the New York State Department of Education to see if they adequately reflect the pluralistic nature of society, and to identify areas where changes or additions may be needed. The Task Force concluded that African Americans, Asian Americans, Puerto…

This annotated bibliography cites books for children and resource materials such as books and articles, bibliographies, catalogs, and periodicals for adults which deal with various aspects of different cultures. Posters, pictures, records, films, filmstrips, slides, dolls, and museums which pertain to particular cultures are also listed. Separate…

This book presents interviews with people of color from four groups (African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos), many of whom are teachers or education professionals, who express their attitudes toward teaching and understanding of why minority students are not choosing to become teachers. The book addresses the problem of…

This Colorado resource guide is based on the premise that the arts (dance, music, theatre, and visual art) provide a natural arena for teaching multiculturalism to students of all ages. The guide provides information to Colorado schools about printed, disc, video, and audio tape visual prints, as well as about individuals and organizations that…

This selective annotated bibliography reflects a rich history of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity that should be expressed through multicultural education in U.S. schools. It describes 115 books, journal articles, and reports concerned with issues related to multiculturalism and global studies at all educational levels. Entries, published…

This resource book is designed to assist educators in developing curricula and learning materials that are centered around the values of cultural pluralism. The booklet first presents a policy statement, created by the Board of Education of the Rochester City School District (New York), concerning multicultural education and curriculum…