TXNAME affirms and advances the mission, goals, and objectives of NAME. Therefore, TXNAME and NAME recognize six points of consensus regarding multicultural education: To respect and appreciate cultural diversity; To promote the understanding of unique cultural and ethnic heritage; To promote the development of culturally sustaining curricula; To facilitate the acquisition of the attitudes, skills, and knowledge to function in various cultures; To eradicate racism, discrimination, and oppression in society; and To achieve social, political, economic, and educational equity.