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Multicultural Inclusion of Lesbian and Gay Literature Themes in Elementary Classrooms by Logan, Stephanie R., Watson, Dwight C., Hood, Yolanda, Lasswell, Terri A.

“…This article provides a rationale for and methods to assist elementary educators in creating spaces where the enhancement of awareness of lesbian, gay,…”
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Exploring Social Connectivity through the Use of Adolescent Queer Literature by Watson, Dwight C.

“…In order for adolescents to undergo a healthy maturation into adulthood, they must be given common opportunities to reinvent themselves and to progress along…”
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African Mask-Making Workshop: Professional Development Experiences of Diverse Participants by Rule, Audrey C, Montgomery, Sarah E, Kirkland-Holmes, Gloria, Watson, Dwight C, Ayesiga, Yvonne

“…Diverse education professionals learned about African cultures in a workshop experience by making African masks using authentic symbolism. Analysis of…”
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Criteria for the Selection of Young Adult Queer Literature by Logan, Stephanie R., Lasswell, Terri A., Hood, Yolanda, Watson, Dwight C.

“…The authors of this article advocate for the inclusion of YA queer literature and seek to provide educational professionals with a set of criteria for…”
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Historical and Contemporary Usages of the "N" Word: Deconstructing the Content and Context in a Multiracial, Middle School Language Arts Class by Watson, Dwight C.

“…The controversial and complicated nature of the "N" word is examined in a multicultural classroom project. Utilizing both old and new literature, pop culture,…”
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Characteristics of Hmong Immigrant Students: The Response of a University/Elementary School Collaboration by Watson, Dwight C.

“…Explores traditional migratory and family characteristics of Hmong culture and one elementary school's university collaborative program to attract Hmong…”
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In-School Literacy Extension: Beyond In-School Suspension by Haley, A. Nadine, Watson, Dwight C.

“…Describes an in-school suspension program based on a literacy-enhancement model (rather than a punitive model). Describes how students used prewriting…”
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Reclaiming Our Children's Education: Building a Fortress of Support for Children of African Descent by Ford, Gevonee E., Watson, Dwight C., Ford, Lesley

“…Reclaiming the education of our children consists of multiple elements that go far beyond the classroom. This article critically examines the Network for the…”
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Historical and Contemporary Usages of the Word: Deconstructing the Content and Context in a Multiracial, Middle School Language Arts Class by C. Watson, Dwight

“…The controversial and complicated nature of the word is examined in a multicultural classroom project. Utilizing both old and new literature, pop culture,…”
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Academic Freedom and Open Educational Resources: A Case for Textbook Affordability by Watson, Dwight C., Borowske, Kate

“…Abstract This chapter focuses on a university case that interprets the variability of academic freedom in terms of faculty’s textbook selection and the need…”
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The Story of Disproportionality as Told by a Collaborative Culturally Responsive Coalition by Thorsen, Cathy A., deKoven, Aram, Pattee, Deborah, Watson, Dwight C., Collier, Ann

“…Across the United States, disproportionate numbers of students of color are found to be eligible for special education services and receive services under…”
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Characteristics of Hmong Immigrant Students by Watson, Dwight C

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Implementing Teacher Work Sampling by Kinne, Lenore J, Watson, Dwight C

“…This article describes how the teacher work sample methodology of the Renaissance Partnership for Improving Teacher Quality was implemented within the teacher…”
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When Diversity Drops: Race, Religion, and Affirmative Action in Higher Education, by Julie J. Park: New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2013. 198 pp. $22.46 (paperback) by Watson, Dwight C.

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Literacy as Access: Reviewing the Data, Investigating the Skills, Knowledge and Dispositions and Providing Evidence-Based Professional Development to Serve African American Learners More Effectively by Houck, Bonnie, Lafon, Norann, McQuillan, Billie, Shefveland, Diane, Watson, Dwight C

“…A study group from the Quality Teacher Network in Reading (QTN/R) reviewed the achievement gap data between Black and White fourth-grade readers in Minnesota…”
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A Review of: "Neither Jew Nor Gentile: Exploring Issues of Racial Diversity on Protestant College Campuses. George Yancey.": New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 200 pp. Hardback, $29.95 by Watson, Dwight C.

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Conflict Resolution as Curriculum: A Definition, Description, and Process for Integration in Core Curricula by Carruthers, William L., Carruthers, Barbara J. B., Day-Vines, Norma L., Bostick, Dee, Watson, Dwight C.

“…Discusses the integration of conflict resolution principles into school curricula. Defines conflict resolution as a curriculum and reports on the content and…”
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