An additional resource I just came across is a book by Mary Cowhey, Black Ants and Buddhists; Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades, 2006. This book looks at what the classroom would look like if understanding and respecting differences in race, culture, beliefs, and opinions were at its heart. The author uses personal teaching experiences to illustrate the truth behind making connections between the students’ lives, the books they read, the community leaders they meet, and the larger world.