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=Introduction:= The demographics of our nation and schools are changing! By the year 2050, we are going to be the a [|majority of minorities], (which is good for me :-), but what does this mean for public education? Is //learning - learning, static// and it never changes regardless of culture? Or, is education a[| reflection of society] so that teaching must give thought to cultural dynamics??

TASK:
You are charged with answering the last question through various means. You will then begin to determine how, we as educators should respond to our demographics shift.

Process:

 * Choose a role.
 * Look at the "Checklist" which is a modified rubric.
 * Complete the task of your role.
 * Present to the group.
 * Suggest our next steps.


 * **PD - Aligning PD and Teaching**

Roles:
Futurists - Math & Use Google Docs. Philosophers - Read Dewey and analyze an Concept Map. Ethnographers - Read blog entries & make a skit. Educators - Read articles and/ or watch a movie on a educator response. Geographers - Use Google Earth and Homeland Security Data. Modern Artists - Create cartoons using proverbs.

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