Cultural Diversity
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Cultural Competence and Diversity Resources 
Description: A "Hot Topics" compilation of resources addressing issues of diversity, cultural competence.
Description: The Global Youth ACTION Network is a collaboration among youth and youth-serving organizations to share information, resources and solutions to promote greater youth engagement. The GYAN creates the opportunity for every young person to be heard, leverages their voices to impact national and global agendas and provides tools, recognition and financial support for youth who take positive action to improve our world - community by community.
National Latino Children’s Institute
Description: The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) is the voice for young Latinos. It is the only national Latino organization that focuses exclusively on children. National Latino Children’s Agenda is a statement of principles essential for the healthy and complete development of Latino children.
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Enhancing Cultural Competence in Out-of-School Time Programs: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Author: Kennedy, Elena; Greg Matthews; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
Description: This brief discusses the elements of cultural competence and its significance for out-of-school time programs. In addition, it provides suggestions to practitioners for developing cultural competence and incorporating culturally competent activities into their programs in order to benefit youth from a wide range of backgrounds.
Author: Barkman, Susan (1 more by this author); Speaker, Hannah L.
Description: Literature review, bibliographies, links, resources and measures relating to valuing diversity.
Description: A listing of instruments that assess attitudes and behavior related
to diversity.
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African-American Voices in Children's Fiction
Description: Arrowhead Library, Wisconsin provides a lsit of books on African Americans to share with children and youth.
Description: The number of girls engaging in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is growing, but they are not choosing STEM careers at a consistent rate. The gap may lie in whether they engage in science at an early age and whether they continue their engagement and interest as they move through the formal school system. The resources linked are strategies for engagement, model programs and curricula that support girls learning science in in-formal settings.
Girls and Women's History Month
Description: resources for girls' academic and personal development.
Helping Children Develop Cultural Competence
Author: Stanton, Laura; Ohio State University Extension
Description: This fact sheet discusses cultural competence and ways to develop it in young people. This is one of many resources available from the Ohio State University Extension site.
Kids Count Pocket Guide African-American Children
Description: African-american Children Children Pocket Guide provide statistics on economic, educational, and social well-being for minority children and highlights gaps that persist between minority kids and non-Hispanic white children in the US. Derived from the 2000 Census, the booklet contains a national overview, state-by-state data and state rankings.
Kids Count Pocket Guide American-Indian Children
Description: This pocket guide provides a brief overview of data on American-Indian children released from the 2000 Census. Topics addressed in this pocket guide include: demographics, families and households, income and poverty, education, employment, and neighborhood characteristics.
Description: The National Black Child Development Institute promtoes reading to and with children through their early literacy initiative. the web site provides strategies and resource to assit parents and caregivers in imporving the academic ability of children.
Mathematicians of the African Diaspora
Author: Williams, Scott
Description: The Mathematicians of the Africa Diaspora features the accomplishments of the peoples of African American in the field of mathematical sciences
Meeting the Needs of Students with Interrupted Formal Education & Refugee Backgrounds
Description: Students with both limited English proficiency and interrupted formal education (SIFE) are increasing in today’s elementary and secondary schools. These students often come into the classroom as immigrant students who have arrived in the US as refugees; fleeing war, persecution and other situations that have had a negative impact on their educational experiences. This webinar will provide background information on Office of Refugee Resettlement programs and policies, along with an update on refugee populations coming into the US. Strategies and solutions in addressing the educational needs of students from refugee families will also be addressed, including innovative programming at the high school level for students who have gaps in their educational backgrounds.
Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along
Description: Interactive flash driven website, models the thinking behind conflict resolution using language and examples that kids can understand and implement. Teachers guide and additional resources are included. Available in Spanish and Arabic.
Description: The History Makers is focused on preserving African American history in the areas of education, music, law, the arts, science, technology, media, medicine, entertainment, fashion & beauty, business, the military, politics and sports.
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Culturally Responsive Youth Work Matters Webinar
Author: Landrieu, Josey; Cece Gran
Description: In this webinar, the presenters challenge participants to explore our own cultural biases and learn about how culturally responsive youth work practices can create a sense of belonging and empowerment in children and youth in our programs.
Hot Topic: Native American Heritage Month
Description: Since 1994, Native American Heritage Month has been celebrated in November. CYFERnet links to a variety of websites which provide activities, lesson plans, and information about Native American Heritage. In addition, listed below are links to Native American organizations and Extension programs and resources.
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Keys to Effective Extension Programs with Latino Audiences
Author: Hobbs, Beverly (2 more by this author)
Description: The article reviews tips for incorporating Latino audiences in extension programing via a case review of Oregon State 4-H's success. The articles reviews all levels of extension and how Latino cultures may be incorporated and benefit the extension community.
The Learning Process of Reaching Out and Programming to Hispanic Audiences
Author: Barker, Barb; Maria Gonzalez; Andrea Newby ; Jennifer Caravella Andr
Description: The Wisconsin Sustainable Communities Project in Waushara County reaches Hispanic youth and families with programs that will assist them in independently engaging in their communities. You'll learn about our needs assessment process and programs for youth, families and the community. We will share what we have learned relative to assumptions and realizations, staffing and program planning.
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Author: Luna, Nora
Description: Nora Luna, Studies looking at identity show that mainstream institutions usually do not build on the cultural strengths of youth. Explore how to shift the view from a deficit perspective and focus on cultural wealth. Hear an overview of how a Community Cultural Wealth framework was used to develop and implement a school dropout prevention program for Latina/o middle school students.
Keys to Effective Extension Programs with Latino Audiences
Author: Hobbs, Beverly (2 more by this author)
Description: The article reviews tips for incorporating Latino audiences in extension programing via a case review of Oregon State 4-H's success. The articles reviews all levels of extension and how Latino cultures may be incorporated and benefit the extension community.
Kids Count Pocket Guide American-Indian Children
Description: This pocket guide provides a brief overview of data on American-Indian children released from the 2000 Census. Topics addressed in this pocket guide include: demographics, families and households, income and poverty, education, employment, and neighborhood characteristics.
Literature for Young People Islamic Traditions and Muslim Cultures
Author: Vandergrift, Kay
Description: Here is a beginning collection of books about Islamic traditions and Muslim culture for the very young, for older children, and for young adults, as well as those for parents and teachers. The stories, the poetry, the illustrations, the historical figures, and the folktales all contribute to that wonderful magic that transports readers to other places, other times, other worlds. Such reading can help young people integrate in their own lives the increased knowledge, deeper understanding, and a caring acceptance of others vital to all of humanity.
Author: DeBord, Karen (61 more by this author)
Description: In this study, more than 1800 parents were asked to respond to a questionnaire about their parenting information needs. Preliminary findings indicate that differences exist between and among groups in how they prefer to receive parenting information. In the first phase of analysis, findings indicate that parent educators cannot meet the needs of parents as a homogeneous audience. Planned attention should be given to target parent audiences. Parents of different ethnicities vary in how they currently obtain parenting information. For example, African American parents more often than others use immediate family members; primarily their own parents as primary sources of information while Hispanic parents prefer to turn to their medical practitioner as a source of information.
Ten Steps to Success with Latino 4-H Club Programs
Author: Bovitz, Laura (4 more by this author); Virginia Powell; Karl McClean; Phillipa Myers
Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the ten steps used to establish a “mega 4-H club” program in previously underserved Latino communities. Obstacles faced in the design and implementation of the program will be shares. Strategies to maintain strong cultural connections, and for involvement of community adults and local university students will also be shared.
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
Description: this site features African American men and women scientist who have greatly contributed to our world of knowledge related to biology, chemistry, engineering, genetics, physics, and mathematics.
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Author: DeBord, Karen (61 more by this author)
Description: In this study, more than 1800 parents were asked to respond to a questionnaire about their parenting information needs. Preliminary findings indicate that differences exist between and among groups in how they prefer to receive parenting information. In the first phase of analysis, findings indicate that parent educators cannot meet the needs of parents as a homogeneous audience. Planned attention should be given to target parent audiences. Parents of different ethnicities vary in how they currently obtain parenting information. For example, African American parents more often than others use immediate family members; primarily their own parents as primary sources of information while Hispanic parents prefer to turn to their medical practitioner as a source of information.