Influences of Three Presidents of the United States on Multicultural Education: A Series of Research Studies in Educational Policy

Baptiste, H. Prentice, Michal, Emil J., Jr., Multicultural Education

Third Installment: Examining Presidents John Quincy Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman

Introduction

The recognition, development and implementation of multicultural education in this country is a relatively new and emerging idea (Apple, 1979; Banks, 1977; Burnett, 1994; Delpit, 1992; Frazier, 1977; Garcia, E, 1994; Grant, 1977; Hunter, 1974; Kallen, 1970; La Belle, 1976; Pai, 1984). Prior to the middle of the previous century, the concept of addressing and providing a meaningful educational experience for all students, including students of color, was non-existent.

In recent years, through the work of numerous educators (Banks, 1993; Banks, J. & …

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Publication information: Article title: Influences of Three Presidents of the United States on Multicultural Education: A Series of Research Studies in Educational Policy. Contributors: Baptiste, H. Prentice - Author, Michal, Emil J., Jr. - Author. Magazine title: Multicultural Education. Volume: 11. Issue: 4 Publication date: Summer 2004. Page number: 35+. © 2005 Caddo Gap Press. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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