As demographics change in our nation and in our world, the demographics of independent schools are changing to reflect the new communities which are forming. But a second challenge soon arises: How do our schools meet the needs of new types of students coming into a community that was established under old circumstances?
The answer begins, simply, with observing them and listening to them.
Features
The Experiences of Students of Color
The Success of African-American Students in Independent Schools
Edith G. Arrington, Diane M. Hall, and Howard C. Stevenson
Directing Diversity: Advice for Schools and Diversity Directors
Ilana Kaufman
Closing the Achievement Gap? Five Questions Every School Should Ask
Patricia Romney
The Color of Truth: Acknowledging Race in Schools Excerpt from The Miner's Canary
Lani Guinier
The Psychological Experience of Students of Color
Michael Thompson and Kathy Schultz
Separation on the Road to Equity?
Joanne P. Hoffman
The Student View on Diversity Issues: And Why Educators Should Listen
Jon McGill
School Matters
The Global Schoolhouse: Children Are the Hope for South Africa
Kitty Thuermer
On Slowing Down
Billy Collins
Departments
Editor's Note
Michael Brosnan
Independent Perspective
Listening to Students of Color
Patrick F. Bassett
About Books
Independent Reading: The Best Words in the Worst Year
Richard Barbieri
Index of Advertisers
Classifieds
Independent School Parent
Rise Up! Reach Out! Stretch Back!
Ann McNeil and Johnie Davis
