I think we as a country focus on cultural differences and diversity. In many of our schools we have programs designed to help students where English is their second language. The initial program started was called ESL or English As a Second language which teaches English to students based upon their specific needs such as reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and writing. This program however fell short and a new program was established called English Plus which included everything that the ESL program provided however it also incorporated ethnic and cultural practices within the curriculum. “Education must be recognized by students as a means to help them deal with life, and the curriculum must be designed to serve this purpose” (Tyler
