[Developing an Equitable School Culture.]

Articles in this issue of "Equity Coalition" are intended to encourage all to broaden horizons and improve knowledge about the wide range of cultures that make up diverse school communities. The following are included: (1) "Building an Equitable School Culture" (Percy Bates); (2) "The Social Context of Schooling" (Bob Croninger); (3) "From 'A Dialogue with Society' (Poem)" (Piri Thomas); (4) "Changing the Culture of American Schools: Creating a New Social Paradigm" (Norma Barquet); (5) "Cultural Communication Styles in School Settings" (Ted Wilson and Judith L. Greenbaum); (6) "As Our Youth Soar in the Spirit of Life (Poem)" (Stan Webster); (7) "Intergroup Relations and School Discipline" (Marta Larson); (8) "How Equitable Is Your School Culture? (checklist)" (Eleanor Linn); (9)"A Note on Equitable Crisis Intervention" (Judith L. Greenbaum); (10) "Matching Effective Instructional Techniques to Culturally Appropriate Teaching/Learning Styles" (Martha A. Adler); and (11) "Model Programs for Intergroup Communication" (Tasha Lebow). References follow the articles. (Contains one figure.) (SLD)