BACKTALK: A lesson in civility

A survey of immigrant children in the U.S. revealed just how often they hear prejudiced and hateful comments about them and their countries of origin. The authors urge educators to be aware of the prevalence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and respond by ensuring that their classrooms operate with basic...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2017-12, Vol.99 (4), p.80-80
Main Authors: SUÁREZ-OROZCO, MARCELO, SUÁREZ-OROZCO, CAROLA, STROM, ADAM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Children & youth
Empathy
Immigrants
Noncitizens
Prejudice
Rhetoric
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Summary:A survey of immigrant children in the U.S. revealed just how often they hear prejudiced and hateful comments about them and their countries of origin. The authors urge educators to be aware of the prevalence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and respond by ensuring that their classrooms operate with basic ground rules that include empathy, respect for all students, and a willingness to listen to one another.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/0031721717745556