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African American Resources
The African American Community Action Leaders (TAACAL), www.taacal.org
The African American Community Action Leaders (TAACAL), was established in Washington, DC during the spring and fall of 1992 as a non-profit education, facilitative, and advocacy organization. TAACAL's mission is to establish an environment in which African Americans will have a national presence that effectively addresses their social, political, and economic needs and issues. TAACAL is committed to providing organization, information, advocacy, leadership-development, and networking to African American community action leaders and constituencies of Community Action Agencies (CAAs).
Black Student Fund (BSF), www.blackstudentfund.org
Provides financial assistance and support services to Washington metropolitan area African-American students, grades pre-kindergarten to 12, and their families.
Improving Black Student Achievement By Enhancing Student's Self Image, www.nwrel.org/cnorse/booklets/achieve/
This publication aims to help teachers to better understand the factors that contribute to a positive self-image for Black students and to design and implement instructional strategies that will enhance Black students academic self-concept.
National Alliance of Black School Educators, www.nabse.org
NABSE is dedicated to improving the educational accomplishments of African American youth through the development and deployment of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, www.naacp.org
The NAACP home page with resources, news, and links to other organizations.
National Black Child Development Institute, www.nbcdi.org
Since 1970 The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) a nonprofit organization has provided and supported programs, workshops, and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in:
· Early Health and Education
· Health
· Elementary and Secondary Education
· Child Welfare
· Parenting
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Resources
API-Chai (Asian/ Pacific Islanders-Changing Independent Schools)
API-chai@yahoogroups.com
API-Chai (Asian/ Pacific Islanders-Changing Independent Schools) is a list serve for Asian/Pacific Islander teachers in independent schools. It is designed as a forum for Asian/Pacific Islander activist educators in independent schools. To join the list, send an email request to the address above, or to pnuke2002@yahoo.com
Asian American Action Fund, www.aaa-fund.org
The AAA-Fund is a bi-partisan political action committee whose goal is to increase the voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on every level of local, state and federal government in America. To achieve this goal, we address the chronic under-representation of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) as campaign volunteers, campaign contributors, and candidates for political office.
The Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute, www.apawli.org
Address the challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander women and to nurture trusteeship within our communities.
South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow, www.saalt.org
South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT), formerly known as the Indian American Leadership Center, is a nonprofit collaboration between first generation professionals and second generation professionals and students who care deeply about the legacy that South Asians will create in America for our community. The organization's mission is to develop leadership and foster civic engagement by South Asians into all sectors of American society.
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, www.aapi.gov
On June 6, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13216 to increase opportunities for and improve the quality of life of approximately thirteen million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and the U.S. and Pacific Island jurisdictions.
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Books and Multimedia
American Multicultural Publications Ethnic & Cultural Diversity Books for Schools, Libraries & Homeschooling, www.diversity-books.com
Current topics include African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, European Americans, Native Americans, Jewish & Arab Americans and Famous American Women. American Multicultural Publications, founded in 1958, is the leading distributor of books designed for multicultural education in schools, as well as for individuals exploring cultural diversity in American history.
Cahill Learning Resource and Media Lab of San Francisco State University, http://clrml.sfsu.edu
Social Justice 101: Diversity Education Educational resources, lesson plans, student projects.
Diversity Database (University of Maryland), www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/Diversity
A comprehensive index of multicultural and diversity resources.
Diversity Links, www.wesleyan.edu/psyc/diversitylinks.htm
An annotated directory to 750+ web-sites featuring educational, business, and governmental efforts to foster diversity and intercultural communication.
Diversity Resources Center, http://edpsychserver.ed.vt.edu/diversity/
The purpose of the Diversity Resources Center (DRC) is to promote social equality by transforming educational practices and curricula. The DRC offers a searchable database to provide print, media, and web-based resources relevant to developing "diversity-inclusive" curricula and pedagogy for use by students, faculty, and educators. By "diversity-inclusive" we intend a commitment to developing anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic curricula and pedagogies appropriate to K-12 teaching, as well as for higher education.
Diversity Web, www.diversityweb.org
A resource for higher education.
Educational Resource Information Center, www.askeric.org/cgi-bin/res.cgi/Specific_Populations
Links to information on educational issues facing specific populations, such as minority groups, urban education and high risk students.
Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education, www.eastern.edu/publications/emme/
EMME is an on-line magazine for scholars, practitioners and students of multicultural education. Uniquely theme-oriented, each issue of EMME contains articles, instructional ideas, and reviews of juvenile and professional books and multimedia materials on a particular topic.
Fifty Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know, www.soemadison.wisc.edu/ccbc/50mult.htm
A compilation of books for all ages.
The McGraw Hill Multicultural Supersite, www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/multi/
The McGraw-Hill Multicultural Supersite attempts to narrow the gap between multicultural education theory and practice through a collection of information and original resources for in-service teachers, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators. This site is authored by Paul Gorski who is also the author of the Multicultural Pavilion site.
Minnesota Independent Schools Forum, Multicultural Education, www.misf.org/educatorstoolkit/mce/mce.htm
The Minnesota Independent School Forum is committed to the creation of a truly democratic, pluralistic society that embraces the diversity and interconnectedness of all people. To this end, MISF fosters the development of inclusive, equitable school communities that acknowledge, respect and empower all members of our multicultural society. Through this virtual center for multicultural education resources, MISF aids schools to
· Include and empower all students and families.
· Affirm the experiences and histories of diverse groups within the student body, community and nation.
· Exemplify the democratic ideals of social justice, equality and human dignity and prepare students to work toward these ideals.
· Ensure the success of each student
Multicultural Book Reviews Homepage, www.isomedia.com/homes/jmele/homepage.html
Collection of book reviews on various aspects of multiculturalism.
Multicultural Pavilion, http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural
Resources and Dialogues for Educators, Students and Activists. The Multicultural Pavilion strives to provide resources for educators, students, and activists to explore and discuss multicultural education; facilitate opportunities for educators to work toward self-awareness and development; and provide forums for educators to interact and collaborate toward a critical, transformative approach to multicultural education.
Multicultural Review, www.mcreview.com
Dedicated to a better understanding of ethnic, racial and religious diversity.
NAIS Resources and Statistics, www.nais.org/rsrcs/resources.cfm?s=181&area_id=11
Diversity/Multiculturalism
NAIS Web Resources Center, www.nais.org/rsrcs/weblinks.cfm
NAIS Equity and Justice, www.nais.org/equity/eq_resources.cfm
Selected Bibliography and Resources
Teaching Tolerance, www.tolerance.org/teach/index.jsp
Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance supports the efforts of K-12 teachers and other educators to promote respect for differences and appreciation of diversity. Teaching Tolerance serves as a clearinghouse of information about anti-bias programs and activities being implemented in schools across the country. Teaching Tolerance also produces and distributes free, high-quality anti-bias materials.
Teaching Tolerance
A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 956-8374 (phone)
Teaching Tolerance Resources, www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/index.jsp
Free resources from Teaching Tolerance and suggestions of other resources available.
Fight Hate and Promote Tolerance, www.tolerance.orgTolerance.org
Links and information
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Latino American Resources
Latino Student Fund, www.latinostudentfund.org
Provides information, funding, and support to Hispanic students and their families in the Greater Washington area.
League of United Latin American Citizens, www.lulac.org
The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
National Council of La Raza, www.nclr.org
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
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Orgnizations for Diversity, Equity, & Justice
A Better Chance Inc., abetterchance.org
A Better Chance serves as a resource for identifying, recruiting and developing leaders among young people of color in the United States.
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), www.aflcio.org/home/html
The mission of the AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families-to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our nation. To accomplish this mission we will build and change the American labor movement.
The American Friends Service Committee, www.afsc.org
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.
The Children's Defense Fund, www.childrensdefense.org
Mission Statement The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
The Digital Divide Network, www.digitaldividenetwork.org
DDN focuses on issues related to the "digital divide," the gap between those who can effectively use new information and communication tools, such as the Internet, and those who cannot. The site provides resources, news, links, and ways to get involved.
Emerging Scholars Program, http://www.emergingscholarsprogram.org
ESP seeks boys and girls who exhibit exceptional academic and leadership potential who, without financial assistance could not consider an independent school education. ESP was established in 2002 by a consortium of Northern Virginia independent schools.
The Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) http://www.maec.org
The Mid-Atlantic Equity Center is one of ten Equity Assistance Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It provides technical assistance and training services free of charge to school districts in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Multicultural Resource Center (Philadelphia Area), http://www.mcrcenter.org
The Philadelphia area Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC) is an independent school collaborative that focuses on promoting increased diversity in the school curriculum, faculty, and student body of its member schools in the Philadelphia area. MCRC offers lectures and workshops, and their web site provides additional resources.
National Action Network, www.nationalsctionnetwork.org
Network founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton. The National Action Network describes its mission as a "fight for progressive, people-based policies against the rising conservative trend of cutting human services and balancing budgets at the expense of the working class people."
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, www.naacp.org
NAACP Youth and College Division, www.naacp.org/work/youth_college/youth_college.shtml
The NAACP believes strongly that future leaders must be developed today, and such development is ongoing in the Youth & College Division, created in 1936. Today there are more than 400 Youth Councils and College Chapters actively involved in voter registration.
NAACP Resources, www.naacp.org/connections/index.html
The struggle for equality is a community effort. To be truly successful open access to information is critical Partnerships and associations are the foundations for this access.
NAIS Board Equity and Justice Committee, www.nais.org/equity/eq_board.cfm
The NAIS board of directors is committed to the principle that equity and justice is every individual's responsibility in a school or association. In this light, the board equity and justice committee supports and monitors equity and justice initiatives while representing NAIS' commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, equity and justice to the full board and the association.
NAIS Principles of Good Practice, www.nais.org/about/principles.cfm?filename=pgp2001_equity.htm
Equity and Justice
Schools have found that the process of creating and sustaining an equitable and just community requires commitment, reflection, conscious and deliberate action, as well as constant vigilance. These Principles of Good Practice for Equity and Justice provide the foundation for such a community by ensuring the inclusion of a diversity of individuals and groups in the many aspects of school life.
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), www.nameorg.org
Advocates for Educational Equity and Social Justice.
National Employment Minority Network, www.nemnet.org
NEMNET is a resource in the identification and recruitment of minority candidates in North America.
National School Conference Institute, www.ncsinet.com or www.learning24-7.com
The purpose of the National School Conference Institute is to increase every student's opportunity for academic success. Research shows that as educators gain and apply new knowledge and skills through continuous, focused professional development, the children they teach learn more and become responsive to a variety of instructional strategies.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management, http://oeo.od.nih.gov/
Website contains information about the office, their projects and has links to additional resources on diversity.
Rainbow/ PUSH Coalition, www.rainbowpush.org
The National Rainbow/PUSH Coalition (RPC) is a multiracial, multi-issue, international membership organization founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. They work to move the nation and the world toward social, racial and economic justice. From the national headquarters in Chicago and a bureau in Washington, D.C., they unit people of diverse ethnic, religious, economic and political backgrounds to make America's promise of " liberty and justice for all" a reality.
Rethinking Schools, www.rethinkingschools.org
Founded in 1986 by activist teachers, Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials. We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice.
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Research, News & Information
Education Week, www.edweek.org
Educuation Week is a paper newspaper, providing articles on national and local education issues. Their web site includes their paper articles, as well as links to other national and international stories.
Native American Sites, www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/indians.html
This site provides links to Native American sites and is home to the American Indian Library Association Web Page
National Center for Education Statistics, nces.ed.gov
NCES provides a clearinghouser of data and research on education issues. This is provided through the U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education, www.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education site provides links to federal grants, programs, research, and contacts.
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School Associations and Organizations
American Association of School Administrators, www.aasa.org
AASA’s provides resources and support for school system leaders.
American Council on Education, www.acenet.edu
ACE focuses on issues of higher education and they serve higher education and other educational organizations.
Association of Independent Maryland Schools, www.aimsmd.org/
AIMS is an association of over 100 private independent academic, college preparatory schools.
Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, www.aisgw.org (AISGW)
AISGW represents 82 member indpendent schools in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, www.ascd.org
ASCD's provides resources, research, and policy guidelines on issues related to supervision and curriculum.
Independent Educational Services, www.ies-search.org
IES provides services in the recruitment, selection, and career development of teachers and administrators.
Independent School Management, www.isminc.com/
ISM offers services to independent schools, including consulting, publications, insurance, and workshops.
Klingenstein Center for Independent School Education, www.klingenstein.org
The Klingenstein Center, at Teacher's College (Columbia University) offers graduate studies in Independent School Education.
National Association of Elementary School Principals, www.naesp.org
NAESP provides resources and support to elementary and middle school level principals and educators.
National Association of Independent Schools, www.nais.org
The National Association of Independent Schools represents over 1,100 independent schools and associations in the United States and abroad.
National Association of Secondary School Principals, www.nassp.org
NASSP provides resources and support for secondary school principals in the administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and effective staff development
National Catholic Educational Association, www.ncea.org
The National Catholic Educational Association focuses on advancing excellence in catholic education and catechesis.
National Education Association, www.nea.org
"Making public schools great for everyone"
NEAs mission is: To fulfill the promise of a democratic society, the National Education Association shall promote the cause of quality public education and advance the profession of education; expand the rights and further the interest of educational employees; and advocate human, civil, and economic rights for all.
National Middle School Association, www.nmsa.org
NMSA is the only national education association dedicated exclusively to the growth of middle level education.
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), www.schools.org
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) is the only US-based, non-profit educational organization exclusively serving boarding schools and students.
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) , www.vais.org
VAIS represents independent schools in Virginia.
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Sexual Orientation Resources
GLSEN, www.glsen.org
Creating safe schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Lambda10 Project, www.lambda10.org
Online Community for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Fraternity Issues. Resources and publications for fraternities, sororities and other students.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the US (SIECUS), www.siecus.org
SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
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