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  1. How do deficit, expectation, and cultural difference theories explain disparate academic performance among various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups?

  2. What major developments have marked the educational history of Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and Arab Americans?

  3. What educational barriers and breakthroughs have girls and women experienced?

  4. What classroom strategies are appropriate for teaching culturally diverse learners?

  5. What impact do changing family patterns and economic issues have on children and schools?

  6. How can educators respond to social issues that place children at risk?








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