Editor's Note (February 2003)

by: Joan McShane

Aren’t patchwork quilts beautiful? What would you answer if you were asked, “Why is the patchwork quilt usually the favorite of quilt fanciers as well as the average person?” Most of us prefer the patchwork quilt because of its beautiful colors and unique designs. Could those same words not be applied to our classrooms today? The diversity of children—not only in culture and color, but also in strengths, talents, and needs—brings a beauty and uniqueness to our classrooms that is to be celebrated.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 2/1/2003Stock # sc03_040_05_6Volume 040Issue 05

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