With 695 signed entries with cross-references and recommended readings, the Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education, Four-Volume Set, in both print and electronic formats, presents research and statistics, case studies and best practices, policies and programs at pre- and post-secondary levels. Diversity is a worldwide phenomenon, and while most of the entries in the Encyclopedia will focus on the United States, diversity issues and developments in nations around the world, including the United States, are intricately connected. Consequently, to illuminate the many aspects of diversity, this volume will contain entries from different nations in the world in order to illuminate the myriad aspects of diversity. From A-to-Z, this Encyclopedia will cover the full spectrum of diversity issues, including race, class, gender, religion, language, exceptionality and the global dimensions of diversity as they relate to education. There will also be an appendix consisting of a chronology of significant events related to diversity. This four-volume reference work is the definitive reference for diversity issues in education in the around the world.

Key Themes

Concepts, Theories and Definitions of Diversity

Demographics and the Changing American Landscape

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Gender and Sexual Orientation

Socioeconomic Status

Language, Culture and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionality

Religion in Society and Schools

Immigration, Migration and National Identity

Standardized Testing and Culturally Responsive Assessment

Alternative Educational Models

Curriculum Issues and Pedagogies of Diversity

Faculty, Teacher and Administrator Training

Diversity in Primary and Secondary Education

Diversity in Post-Secondary Education

Affirmative Action

Merit-Based Admission, Equity and Opportunity

Law, Politics and Public Policy

School, Family and Community Issues