| Oregon's face is changing. According to 2000 Census figures, the minority population doubled in the last decade. How do we communicate with, and involve, this growing population? OSBA offers these resources, many from the PR in Action subscription service.
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Oregon's Changing
Face - The Spring 2001 edition of OSBA's Focus on Critical Issues explored the "browning of Oregon" and what it means to schools and education leaders, especially in the academic achievement gap between minority, non-English speaking students and white students. |
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Communication
Strategies - Tips on promoting tolerance and communicating with diverse cultures, crafted in light of the Sept. 11 tragedy by the
National School Public Relations
Association (NSPRA). |
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Defining the New Public: who are they and how do we reach them?
(67k 
from
PR In Action) An extensive list of great tips and ideas on identifying and reaching a diverse community. |
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Teaching tolerance: Cultural diversity and awareness in the
classroom
(66k
from
PR In Action) |
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Reaching
out to diverse
families
(67k
from
PR In Action) - Research shows that families are the pivot point for student success. |
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Using Census
data - Learn the diversity mix of your schools and community with this guide to using 2000 Census data. |
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Spanish translations
- OSBA has translated the
Welcome To Your School Board Meeting
brochure into spanish. |
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Successful
strategies -
High-growth school districts, Forest Grove, Salem-Keizer and Ontario, share how they've helped Hispanic students. |
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Policy
samples - Read OSBA's sample cultural diversity policies. |
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