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democratic theory and education  

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  • The relationships between democracy, diversity, and the purposes of education are complex and are often based on different assumptions. One assumption is that schools have a role in promoting democratic practice and equal treatment of diverse students and that teachers must be prepared to accomplish this purpose. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Democratic Theory and Education]

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