Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and the Power of Labels

According to many states' current professional standards, teachers are expected to examine how students' diverse cultural backgrounds are involved in teaching and learning (Gay, 2000). White students and monolingual English speakers contribute to, and are a part of, the diversity in schools. Because of the increasing diversity in the student population, today's educators must be prepared to teach, and interact with students from a range of backgrounds.