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  1. In what ways are American schools failing culturally diverse students?
  2. How do deficit, expectation, and cultural difference theories explain different academic performance among various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups?
  3. How do metaphors like "melting pot" and "tossed salad" both capture and mask American identity?
  4. What are the political and instructional issues surrounding bilingual education?
  5. What are the purposes and approaches of multicultural education?
  6. Why is culturally responsive teaching important?
  7. How can teachers use culturally responsive teaching strategies?





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