Most Authorities Agree That in Accepting and Fostering Cultural Diversity,schools

question 49

Multiple Choice

Most authorities agree that in accepting and fostering cultural diversity,schools should

• A)also provide instruction in skills needed to survive and prosper in the larger context of American culture.
• B)not require students to learn English if they live in a community that is predominantly non-English speaking.
• C)identify multiple sets of performance standards so that all students can succeed.
• D)act as "gatekeepers," requiring that students graduating from high school meet standards of both the dominant culture and the subculture.

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