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Education in Black and White: How Kids Learn Racism--And How Schools Can Help Them Unlearn It

Before educators can help children unlearn racial prejudice, they should realize that children develop societal stereotypes and biases by age 3 or 4. A Seattle multiculturalism expert suggests that schools create an overall cooperative atmosphere, sponsor cross-school events that bring kids from different backgrounds together, and ensure equal status for students of all races. Sidebars highlight today's subtle racism and a Massachusetts school's antiracism crusade. (MLH)

• Author/Creator: Natale, Jo Anna
• Date Published: Feb
• Journal/Secondary Title: American School Board Journal
• Number: 2
• Volume: 185
• Year: 1998

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Subject: Cooperation
• Subject: Educational Environment
• Subject: Elementary Secondary Education
• Subject: Multicultural Education
• Subject: Racial Bias
• Subject: Racial Relations
• Subject: School Responsibility
• Subject: Stereotypes
• Subject: Student Attitudes
• Subject: White Students

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