Diversity in American Schools and Current Research Issues in Educational Leadership

About the Book

This book is divided into two parts. The first part, on educating our children in diverse America, is written for teachers, college students, parents, and the general public that is interested in understanding the social and cultural matrix of American education. This part will provide and remind the readers certain reasoning and considerations for delivering educational aspirations. Readers are introduced to sound research grounded in various issues with reflection on critically important concerns such as multiculturalism, language, immigration and acceptance, class, ethnicity and race, homosexuality, exceptionality, and religion in today’s diverse society. It highlights on why teachers should evaluate the classroom and school environment to bring all children under the umbrella of knowledge. The second part of the book is geared toward teachers who possess leadership roles, college students in supervisory majors, supervisors, and principals or any person who might be interested in acquiring more knowledge on educational leadership. This part of the book concentrates on theories of educational leadership, practical application, and research to real-life situations, ethics, and research. All of these subjects will be explored by examining the research.

About the Author

Ellie Abdi is a doctoral researcher and a former gymnast and coach, currently a physical, health, and dance education teacher at an urban district in New Jersey, in addition to a research, professional development coordinator and teacher leader. She is also a clinical faculty member at the College of Education and Human Services at Montclair State University. A writer and presenter of various papers and workshops in the United States and France, Ellie has expertise in educational leadership, curriculum development of physical education, and teaching methods. Furthermore, she is an Editorial Board Member of the World Academy of Science, Engineering & Technology, and International Journal Series in Multidisciplinary Science. Ellie serves as Director of Little Falls Democratic Club Scholarship Program and Executive Board Member at Lohez 9/11 Scholarship Foundation. As physical education vice president elect of the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) and a member of the Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE-America), Ellie represented New Jersey’s health and physical education teachers and students in Washington, D.C., at the Senate and House of Representatives. Ellie’s educational background up to doctoral level is in respect to liberal arts, recreation, physical education and health, philosophy for children and educational leadership.