Background Information
Racial diversity in schools has been an ongoing debate and process following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. the Board of Education (1954). Use the following sources to learn more about diversity in schools and the political, legal, and social issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural AmericaBackground information on different ethnic and cultural groups in the United States including history, language, integration in the United States, etc.
- Encyclopedia of Multicultural EducationAn alphabetical list of terms, concepts, cases, and contributors to the field of of education with an emphasis on multicultural learning and perspectives.
- Encyclopedia of Race and RacismTheories of race and racism from different disciplines—economics, anthropology, history, etc. Includes entries on theorists, activists, and philosophers as well as social and political organizations that impact schools/education.
- Psychology of Classroom Learning: An EncyclopediaExplores how instruction and learning are affected by factors such as classroom management, multiculturalism, learning styles, home schooling, peer relationships, school culture, discipline, self-esteem, socioeconomic status, and more.