Reforming Schools in a Democratic Pluralistic Society

Abstract

The authors argue that issues related to race, class, and gender diversity have been silenced in most school reform efforts. They maintain that to meet national and global needs for the next century, school reform must incorporate diversity issues, promote the democratic ideals stated in the nation's founding documents, and help students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to construct civic, moral, and just communities that promote the common good. The authors make policy recommendations for transforming school reform to reflect diversity and for educating students in a multicultural society.