I have noticed a slight change in curriculum when I was in school. Compared to freshman year history class, my senior year English course taught me more about the Holocaust and its horrors more than history did. While I took both courses at the senior level, the English class allowed me to conduct my own research about the certain topic that opened my eyes about how drastically the curriculum escalates by year.

I feel like these groupings are very positive to the child's growth, but could have possibly been rooted from family methods at home. What is reflected in the child's knowledge is based on what is taught at home, whether that be cultural traditions or specific parenting styles.

This is sad to hear about this specific middle school dangerously allowing poor discussion on topics like racism or sexism. Instead, it would be beneficial for students to undergo an afterschool 'detention' of some sorts to learn exactly why what they said were wrong and exactly where they learned to say it. Oftentimes, students' behaviors are replicated through parents or television, so it is important to realize these at home factors, including culture, are potential threats to the child's development.

It is interesting to see that the author emphasizes the importance of the word 'tolerance.' Looking back, my fellow high school students and I tolerated the schools "code of conduct," that involved the words, "integrity, responsibility, and kindness." Oddly enough, not everyone followed these rules to the T and made teachers lose their 'tolerance' on students. Interesting to how it kind of goes in a circle when looking at who's tolerating who.

I can see why this approach may be difficult and uncomfortable to some teachers, but it is all about the right approach and effort that counts. If children were not aware of what month's are dedicated to certain commemorations, further sheltering them from this world's harsh reality?

I can relate to the 'uncomfortable space' that is the cafeteria that these two Lao students walked into. Reading about it reminds me of the anxiety creeping in my body when I panicked to find a seat with no friends to eat lunch with. That is why I feel like clubs are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in different groups that go beyond ethnicity and base on pure common interest.

I can see why clubs like the 'asian club' would be beneficial to students who want to feel like they belong, especially those who are shy or cannot speak English well. I am assuming that this club is open to any ethnicity in order for others to experience other cultures.

I understand the struggle to teach about a culture at school that is not widely familiar. While the efforts should definitely be made in the classroom, there are cultural boundaries that cannot be taught off of one day, there is rich history to consider.

For future educators, it is important to learn about the boundaries that revolve around circumstances of students that we may not completely understand. This course had opened my eyes more than I thought it would, and I am glad to have taken this course so I know what outcomes can happen.

I believe that one of the methods that schools use in order to achieve this multicultural philosophy is by examining social media accounts, for students and teachers. With technology being such a big tool in our world, teachers across the world have been exposed for either predatory or racist behavior outside of school that gets them terminated. Similarly, recent cases of high school students who portrayed racist behaviors were denied college acceptances. So it is very important to examine what is on social media, for it may be fabricated but it may also reveal the hidden truths.

It is interesting to hear that an essential part to promoting multicultural education is to be open minded and not rely on its additional benefits. So to my understanding, we must cultivate our own sense of open mindedness in order to spread that mindset to others.

It is no that surprising to hear that the opposing side of said articles conceal the truth and try to promote the 'status quo' ways by painting multicultural education as the 'enemy.' While this is a clever tactic, it is halting the progress of this open education system, not only defined by race but also gender. The bond between the struggles of each respective areas promote positivity for 'public good.'

Prior to this statement, there was mention of how schools should prepare students with the necessary technology and supplies to succeed in school. At my high school, I was very fortunate enough to have Chromebooks provided for students in labs to rent, but given that this high school is in Irvine, I sadly know that not every school has this luxury. It would be very inclusive to have materials like these in schools to further implement that 'equality' aspect in today's education system.

I agree with this statement that gives all students an opportunity, even if they are already given one by being white. I can see why some may view this statement as 'unfair,' because of the privilege white people already have, but in terms of education, how will this mindset better the goal of multicultural education?

I highly agree with this comment because when I was in high school, I was so surprised to see "Korea" in the history textbook. But it was just a short paragraph about the Korean War and how the United States was such a huge aid to this country in need. It was only in a community college course where I learned more in depth about what struggles Koreans underwent and how it shaped that country's relationship with the U.S. today. I even read a book describing a tale about the U.S. soldiers in Korea using comfort women and all the horrifying experiences that I do not wish to relay. But broadening the cultural information in textbooks can surely benefit children in the U.S. to learn more of their culture in a standard history class.

I think this is a critical factor when relating back to the origin of one's ethnic identity, while some may choose to reject their culture on purpose. Looking back, I believe this decision to become 'mainstream' was to fit in as a kid, personally, so that I would fit in and make friends. This made me lose connection with my heritage for trying to assimilate into 'white culture' that was predominant in school and media. I also feel like when teachers look at this assimilation as a harmless way to make new friends, they overlook the dangers of what cultural ties they have that cannot be taught in school.

This diversity benefits the nation as a whole, like a big 'melting pot' in reference to the U.S. school textbook. I often see people overlook the benefits of different cultures mixing because of negativity that has stretched upon racism and oppression. In the education system, it is a new way to teach the new generation how we can look past just skin color in order for children just like them, to have the same opportunities. The following model in the next page is fairly interesting to see based on how they categorized these factors. Especially the 'instructional materials' branch because of how vital it is when choosing what information to feed young children.