Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.

Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.,Berkeley, California

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Racial Diversity

How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.

Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.,Berkeley, California

First the Cons:

• There will be many different languages spoken in one place.•New minorities bring conflicts with the residents who see them as inferior.•America still viewed as a “melting pot” instead of a “diverse showcase”.•Teachers must change our approach diversity even though we don’t like change.

Racial Diversity

How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.

Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D.,Berkeley, California

Now the Pros:•New immigrants often revive the local economies.•More diverse people employed means more support for social services as people live longer.•Teachers can develop curricula to promote awareness, reduce fear and reduce insecurities.•This translates into students learning respect for others because of their differences.

Racial DiversityCredits:

1. Noguera, Dr. Pedro A. (1999, April 10). Confronting the challenge of diversity in education, In Motion Magazine. Available at www.inmotionmagazine.com/pndivers.html

2. Hopkins, Andrea (2007, July 25th) Reuters News Service via Yahoo News. Students, schools fear end of racial diversity. As downloaded at http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070725/us_nm/usa_segregration_dc_2 .

3. Pierce, Raymond C. (2006, July 6). Perspectives: The Supreme Court, race and education. DiverseEducation. Available at http://www.diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/printer_6070.shtml .

4. New Seekers, The (1971). I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony). DECCA Records, New York, NY.