Articles by Diversity in Education Special Edition Contributor
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Caught in the Middle: Raising a Multiracial Teen in a Rural Place
Ethnicity and Identity During adolescence, most teens are preoccupied with questions about self and identity such as...
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Unraveling the Model Minority Myth of Asian American Students
There is a popular image of Asian American students as the "model minority." The stereotype suggests that Asian...
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Children as Language and Cultural Brokers in Asian American Families
For many Asian immigrants, their arrival in the United States gives them hopes for a new beginning and a brighter...
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The Importance of Parental Support During the First Year of College
Adjusting to college is a major transition in a young adult’s life. For many, the transition includes moving out of...
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The Alarming Negative Health Consequences of Rejecting a Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Child
You just found out that your child is lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). Now what? One reaction that parents may have is...
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Supporting Academic Achievement in English Language Learners
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of July 1, 2006 there are 4.6 million English language learners (ELLs) in U.S....
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The Long Road to College from Rural America
Youth who grow up in a rural community face unique challenges as they think about and head toward college. Rural...
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How Latino Parents Can Help Children Succeed in School
Considering the less favorable academic performance and high school dropout rates of Latino youth in the U.S. (National...
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How Parents Can Help First Generation College Students Succeed
Students often believe that getting accepted into college is the biggest challenge they will face in their college lives...
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Gay-Straight Alliances
What Are Gay-Straight Alliances? Gay-straight alliances (GSAs) are student-led school clubs for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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