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Resources on Diversity in Education
Diversity in Education can mean many things. Here we focus on topics in Education related to groups historically marginalized in society, including within schools, or who otherwise present unique issues: racial and ethnic minorities, gay and lesbian students, and low-income and/or urban populations.
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- "African Americans" and ("high school" or secondary)
- elementary and "English language learners"
- (gay or lesbian or bisexual or transgender) and (bullying or harassment)
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Databases
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Education Full TextExplore this database for extensive coverage on national and international education topics, including special education, multicultural issues, teaching methods, and much more.
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ERICERIC is the most comprehensive education database available . ERIC (Education Resource Information Center) has been published by the U.S. Department of Education since 1966. It includes educational journals, dissertations, theses, conference reports and studies. Full Text is limited in ERIC, so make sure you use the "Find It" button.
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Educator's Reference CompleteSearch education journals, reports, newsletters, and more for all levels of education and various niche topics.
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APA PsycInfo and APA PsycArticlesLook here if your research overlaps with psychology topics. Refine your search under "Advanced Search" by choosing the age group you're interested in: preschoolers (2-5 years), school age (6-12 years), or adolescents (13-17 years).
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Sociological AbstractsCheck here for research dealing with sociology: minority and ethnic groups, rural and urban populations, etc.
Books
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Handbook of Research on Multicultural Education by Call Number: Reference LC1099.3 .H35 2004Find major research and scholarship related to multicultural education, ethnographic studies, case studies, surveys, and more. -
Multicultural and Diversity Education: A Reference Handbook by Call Number: Lower Level LC1099.3 .A66 2002Examine contemporary issues of multicultural education: content, delivery of instruction, and school organization. -
Education and Sociology: An Encyclopedia by Call Number: Reference LC189.95 .E38 2002Explore essays at the intersection of education and sociology, including issues of gender, race, and class. -
Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia by Call Number: Reference LC192.6 .Y68 2005 v. 1–2This work examines policy, practice, and research concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in education contexts. -
Urban Education: A Reference Handbook by Call Number: Lower Level LC5131 .A33 2003This book provides a historical overview of urban education: curriculum, assessment, accountability, teaching, funding, current trends, and more. -
Sage Handbook of Gender and Education by Call Number: Lower Level LC212.9 .S24 2006Find an overview of different theoretical positions on gender issues in schools.
Web Resources
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Minnesota Indian Education OfficeFind culturally relevant K-12 curriculum frameworks to help bring American Indian culture, values, traditions, and history into the classroom.