STRATEGY #4 OF A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM:

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. The number of students of color is growing and the enrollment of white students is declining in Minnesota school districts of every size, from the largest to the smallest.  At the same time, borders and boundaries are shrinking as technology and trade network the world.  Students must understand and value their own cultures and the cultures of their peers throughout Minnesota and across the globe.  We should also provide educators with professional development and support that helps them meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.  We must remove barriers to the success of children of color and others who have not always been well-served in our schools.  Families of all cultures, ethnicities, language backgrounds and economic situations must feel welcomed, valued and respected by the schools and organizations with which they interact on behalf of their children.

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