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A New Multicultural Population: Creating Effective Partnerships With Multiracial Families

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	Abstract

Multiracial families make up the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Approximately 9% of the U.S. population is multiracial, and it is estimated that the numbers will climb to 21% by 2050. With this increasing population, educators have a new responsibility to meet the needs of these families. Education must begin to form partnerships with families to increase the social and academic achievement of children from multiracial backgrounds. The purpose of this article is to (a) identify the uniqueness of multiracial students and families, (b) provide recommendations regarding improving multiracial family partnerships, and (c) offer best practices and strategies for working effectively with multiracial children and youth in schools.

First published on November 4, 2009, doi:10.1177/1053451209340217

Intervention in School and Clinic 2009;45:124.

A more recent version of this article appeared on November 1, 2009


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