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Multicultural Education

The goal of multicultural education is to help students appreciate and recognize the accomplishments of cultures other than their own. The articles below offer ideas for creating a curriculum and a classroom environment that celebrate the wonderful diversity that is characteristic of American society in the 21st century.

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The Spirit of Día: Celebrating Cuentos Every Day

By: Irania Patterson and Jamie Campbell Naidoo (2011)

8 Tips to Protect ELLs from Bullying in Your Classroom and School

By: Language Lizard (2011)

Choosing Children's Books: Cultural Relevance Rubric

By: David Freeman and Yvonne Freeman (2010)

My Life Is Normal, Too: Diversity in Children's Literature

By: Jacqueline Jules (2010)

Lessons Learned from Immigrant Families

By: Young-Chan Han (2010)

Social and Emotional Needs of Middle and High School ELLs

By: Michelle Lawrence (2009)

Working with Community Organizations to Support ELL Students

By: Colorín Colorado (2009)

Retrospective: Language Instruction in Native American Communities

By: Dr. Catherine Collier (2008)

How to Support ELL Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFEs)

By: Kristina Robertson and Susan Lafond (2008)

How to Support Refugee Students in the ELL Classroom

By: Kristina Robertson and Lydia Breiseth (2008)

Culturally Relevant Books in the ELL Classroom

By: David Freeman and Yvonne Freeman (2007)

Culturally Responsive Instruction for Holiday and Religious Celebrations

By: Dr. Cynthia Lundgren and Giselle Lundy-Ponce (2007)

Creating Culturally Responsive Classroom Environments

By: Mary G. Anderson and Jennifer Madigan (2005)

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