A School’s Relationship with the Community
View The Classroom Mosaic- Culture and Learning. Then research one of the community associations that operate in your community or choose one of the following sites to complete your research:
- National Urban League
- National Association of Latino Arts and Culture
- Center for Multilingual Multicultural Research/Asian-Pacific Island Resources
- Center for Multilingual Multicultural Research/Native American Resources
Utilizing the asset-based approach discussed in your reading and Figure 7.4 of the text, explain the services provided to children and families. Then do the following:
- Choose one cultural event that interests you or that occurs in your community (e.g. Cinco de Mayo or Kwanzaa Celebration) and describe the event.
- Explain the norms, values and assets that this particular event creates and perpetuates for the community.
- Analyze the possible impact this event has on the students of the community where the event might typically take place.
