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Jones, Bruce A.

Cultural competence in America's schools : leadership, engagement and understanding / by Bruce A. Jones and Edwin J. Nichols. - 1 online resource (195 pages) : illustrations. - Educational policy in the 21st century: opportunites, challe.nges & solutions . - Educational policy in the 21st century. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184).

Origin, meaning and significance of cultural competence -- Philosphical aspects of cultural difference: Connecting achievement to our past, present, and future -- Philosophy, beliefs and action -- Relationships: The foundation for learning -- Students as assets: Moving beyond deficit beliefs and practices -- Eco-systemic leadership -- Schools, neighborhood and community -- Policy, diversity and cultural competence: An interlocking interdependence -- Cultural competence: Gauging and achieving impact.

9781623961763 (e-book)


Teaching--United States.
Cultural competence.
Public schools--Cultural policy.--United States
Multicultural education--United States.


Electronic books.

LC1099.3 / .J66 2013

378.198
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