"Teaching culturally diverse students," "multiculturalism," "at risk students"–name a phrase, type it in, and your web search will yield commentary, lesson plans, and advice that you may or may not find useful. There are many, many sites that devote some or all of their space to the issues of diversity in learning and teaching. One thought-provoking page is authored by Professor Martin Haberman, who has done extensive work in teacher education with a focus on addressing the needs of today's students. You will find his thoughts at Haberman charges that there is a "pedagogy of poverty" that teachers have become comfortable with, and that reform and real change for disadvantaged students will not happen until teachers begin to think outside of the box. What do you think about what he has to say? You might also want to look at his characteristics of "Star Teachers of Children in Poverty". It's an extensive list–do you think such a teacher exists? In addition, if you want to know more about a teacher who successfully incorporates Ebonics and Standard English into her teaching, and why she thinks it's important to do so, read the interview. | 
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