The Cultural Proficiency Continuum for History-Social Science: A Framework to Address Equity Gaps for a Democratic Society

Herczog, Michelle M., Social Studies Review

If we truly believe that equity and opportunity are the cornerstones of American democracy we must ask ourselves, to what extent can we make these ideals a reality? How do we ensure that the voices of all groups are understood, valued and included when public policies are created, enacted, and enforced? The social, economic, cultural and political barriers are extant but one thing is clear - 1) education has the strongest potential for helping students overcome those barriers and for closing educational and social gaps between demographic groups in our society; and 2) education, first and foremost, offers a unique opportunity for all students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and …

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Publication information: Article title: The Cultural Proficiency Continuum for History-Social Science: A Framework to Address Equity Gaps for a Democratic Society. Contributors: Herczog, Michelle M. - Author. Magazine title: Social Studies Review. Volume: 48. Issue: 1 Publication date: Fall 2009. Page number: 13+. © California Council for the Social Studies Fall 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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