Multicultural education is defined as providing students with knowledge about their histories, cultures, and contributions of diverse groups, including respect for gender, race, and socioeconomic background. Research findings have supported the importance of teachers’ perceptions regarding culturally diverse students in the classroom as an important element in educating, motivating, and making a difference in educational achievement among all students. How do we teach children in this new and dynamic reality? Students today need an effective education in not just topics, but concepts and skills so that they can be job-ready for multiple possibilities in our rapidly changing economy. This presentation seeks to give educators strategies to address diversity, not just in the classroom but also in creating a dynamic school culture and community.





