Given the changing racial demographics of our nation's schools (with the white population becoming an increasingly minority) and the primary role of our teachers, most of whom are white, shape the education of our students, the question is: How can white teachers effectively teach students of color? Although little is known about the effectiveness of White teachers and the outcomes of students of color, there is certainly an underlying philosophy to multicultural education in which students benefit from being taught by a person of similar race and cultural background. With that said and understood, the question remains: Given that the majority of teachers (those already teaching and those who will become teachers) are white, how can we actually meet the educational needs of our students of color? Can white teachers honestly and openly examine their own cultural identity, confront race and racism within themselves, and LEARN how to effectively teach students of color? How can an ethnic group that has been historically dominant in our society move toward a more modest or balanced role in order to teach effectively? These and other issues have long been part of the multicultural education agenda, but have recently become more important. clearly on point. Most work and studies on race relations and teaching in a multicultural environment in the United States have focused on the unique cultural experiences and perspectives of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American groups. These are groups that have been historically marginalized in various ways by the asserted and repeated domination of European Americans. As the population of the United States changes to accommodate even greater numbers of these groups... middle of document ... it must find a place of humility and active engagement in its own growth and continued reform. She must recognize her own inevitable privilege and racism as she works tirelessly to dismantle white culture's legacy of domination. She must realize that it is her place and responsibility to address race and multicultural education in her life and in her classroom. And finally, she must celebrate herself as an educator and celebrate every moment spent reflecting on her practice, no matter how difficult it may be, because this reflection will undoubtedly make her a better educator. Works Cited Tatum, Beverly Daniel. Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria.McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege and Male Privilege: Personal Account of Visiting Correspondence Through Work in Women's Studies