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An Ethnographic Interpretation Of Latino Perspectives On Family Engagement In Education, Mary Beth Pollema Nov 2021

An Ethnographic Interpretation Of Latino Perspectives On Family Engagement In Education, Mary Beth Pollema

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In this period of intense demographic change and educational reform that strongly emphasizes the imperative of family engagement, yet implicates minority culture parents as not being involved, it behooves the field of education to take a closer look at the rigidity that schools utilize in their normalized perceptions and practices of parental involvement. Effective involvement can consist of a number of different activities, but only a few are acknowledged in educational discourse. Therefore, it is important to hear the perspectives of families of other cultures in order to bring to light new understanding that will assist schools in building stronger …


Beauty Of Diversity And The Problem Of Multiculturalism, Paul Fessler Oct 2012

Beauty Of Diversity And The Problem Of Multiculturalism, Paul Fessler

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A biblical view of diversity celebrates all of God's people from all different ethnic groups as the image-bearers of God.