Dealing with issues of race and ethnicity in this day in time is something that every single American has to deal with. Our society has evolved into one that is not seen has being dominated by one race or culture. When someone is asked the question "what does an American look like?" that person cannot answer with a single, definitive physical characteristic. We are a society built by a melting pot. This look however, does not mean we have surpassed the issues that have held this country back when it comes to race. With that in mind, race should be an issue in the forefront of our educational system. The problems must be acknowledged and presented in a way that allows educators to not only properly handle these issues in the classroom, but to educate their students in a way where society can someday surpass them.  As educators, I feel it is our duty to confront issues dealing with race. Only so much can change when attitudes and feelings of past generations are passed down to our young people. Those attitudes and feelings that promote discrimination have to be ripped away and education is the only way. These teaching methods should involve effective ways to bring children from all backgrounds together and make them feel comfortable with discussing issues. White children shouldn't be reprimanded for being involved in conversations that discuss the solution to a racial issue and black children shouldn't be taught that they cannot discuss issues that affect their white classmates. A community attitude is important to develop and through our schools we can educate for our future to form that community.