Debunking the Middle-Class Myth Why Diverse

This book offers a unique perspective on what every educator, parent, and community leader should know about reaping the rich harvest of our diverse schools. Included are anecdotes from Kugler's personal experience as well as information from 80 interviews with key educators, parents, and students.

Eileen Gale Kugler is a national advocate for diverse schools, speaking and writing on the benefits of a diverse student body and consulting with school districts.

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Introduction	p. xxi
The Myths That Poison Our Thinking about Diverse Schools
Myth 1: The Best School for My Child Is the One with the Highest Standardized Test Scores	p. 3
Myth 2: One Style of School Leadership Will Work in Every School	p. 10
Myth 3: The Best Teachers Prefer Homogeneous Middle-Class Schools	p. 17
Myth 4: Diverse Schools Can't Provide Rigorous Classes	p. 22
Myth 5: Diverse Schools Are Not Safe	p. 27
Myth 6: Family Beliefs and Values Will Be Threatened If We Expose Our Youth to People with Different Perspectives	p. 34
Myth 7: Minority Parents Don't Care about the Education of Their Children	p. 38
The Realities of Diverse Schools and of Our Society
School Reality 1: Students with Different Backgrounds and Experiences Bring New Insights to the Classroom	p. 47
School Reality 2: Students Who Closely Interact with People from Different Backgrounds Learn That Reality Extends beyond Their Own Limited Experiences	p. 52
School Reality 3: Stereotypes and Prejudice Break Down When Students Have Personal Contact with Members of Other Races and Cultures	p. 56
Society Reality 1: Our Youth Must Learn How to Actively Participate in a Diverse National and International Society	p. 62
Society Reality 2: Our Nation's School Population Is Becoming More Diverse, but Our Schools Are Becoming More Segregated	p. 68
What about the Schools Near Me?	p. 75
How to Reap the Rich Harvest of Our Diverse Schools
What's My Role?	p. 83
School Boards: Leading Their Community	p. 86
Superintendents: Visionaries with a Collaborative Spirit	p. 94
Principals: Doing Whatever It Takes	p. 104
Teachers: Reaching for Every Child	p. 118
Parents: The Critical Connection	p. 127
Students: What It's All About	p. 137
Community Members: Closing the Loop	p. 144
Conclusion	p. 151
Epilogue	p. 153
Bibliography	p. 157
About the Author	p. 162
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Debunking the Middle-Class Myth Why Diverse Schools Are Good for All Kids

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