The suspension and expulsion of ethnic minority students especially African American males remains a critical issue in schools today. This book addresses the root causes of racial disparity in discipline. Dr. Bireda shows how culturally conditioned beliefs and cultural misunderstanding negatively impact teacherstudent relationships and interactions in the classroom. In addition factors in the school climate that may precipitate and escalate disciplinary events are examined. Ultimately Cultures In Conflict provides a framework which assists administrators and teachers in establishing a dialogue on issues related to race and culture and provides a set of strategies for reducing disciplinary events and referrals. show more