This collection of papers represents the reading, writing, film-viewing, and discussion exercises that were the center of a 5-week research institute held in North Carolina for educators from the Isaac Dickson Elementary School and the University of North Carolina, Asheville. The papers are (1) "A Model for Staff Development in Multiculturalism" (Jeanne McGlinn); (2) "Disidentification of Black Males from the School" (Robert McGrattan); (3) "Some Theories or Themes in Multicultural Education" (Dee Cash); (4) "Influence of Teacher Expectations on Student Achievement" (Tanya Gilliam); (5) "Teaching Philosophy and Methodology: Multiculturalism as a Key Component" (Robin Grosshuesch); (6) "Parent-Home School Relations" (Monica Levin); (7) "Reading Multiculturally" (Dee James); and (8) "New Perspectives on Minority Achievement" (Cherryl L. Lawrence). A list of speakers is attached as an appendix. Contains 107 references. (SLD)