• Evaluate curricular materials. Make sure that materials in all classes and resource areas reflect the broadest possible diversity, including all groups represented at the school. The semiannual Teaching Tolerance magazine, free to educators (see also Resources), regularly features such materials and examines the ways teachers are using them effectively.
"I try to help people realize that verbal miscues and misunderstandings are inevitable potholes in the road to better cultural understanding. If we are to continue learning about each other (and ourselves), we can't expect a `bumpless' ride. We have to grit our teeth and drive over a few potholes, despite our fears."
Glenda Valentine, Atlanta-based diversity trainer
Glenda Valentine, Atlanta-based diversity trainer