Educational policy in the 21st century: opportunites, challe.nges & solutions
Print version: Jones, Bruce A. Cultural competence in America’s schools : leadership, engagement and understanding. Charlotte, North Carolina : Information Age Pub., [2013] viii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Educational policy in the 21st century. ISBN 9781623961756 ISBN 9781623961749
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184)
Origin, meaning and significance of cultural competence -- Philosphical aspects of cultural difference: Connecting achievement to our past, present, and future -- Philosophy, beliefs and action -- Relationships: The foundation for learning -- Students as assets: Moving beyond deficit beliefs and practices -- Eco-systemic leadership -- Schools, neighborhood and community -- Policy, diversity and cultural competence: An interlocking interdependence -- Cultural competence: Gauging and achieving impact.