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  1. Oct 2024
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    1. thers

      This paragraphhighlights the significant impact of economic, social, and cultural capital on students' educational experiences and opportunities. It emphasizes how students from low-income backgrounds, like Chantelle, may lack the support and resources needed to make informed choices about their education, leading to long-term consequences for their college readiness and future opportunities. In contrast, more affluent students often have better access to guidance and advanced courses, revealing systemic inequalities in the education system. Overall, it calls attention to the need for equitable support in schools to help all students succeed.

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    1. mad

      I agree with this observation. It effectively captures the struggle faced by students of color in predominantly White environment highlighting the critical tole that supportive teacher play in their academic journeys. Ms. Hill's introduction is vital step toward fostering inclusivity ad it acknowledges the student and encourages connections with peers. This situation clearly illustrates how the hidden curriculum can influence a student's scenes of belonging and overall experience in school. Promoting diversity and encouraging positives interaction are essential for creating a more environment where all students feel valued and supported.

    2. students.

      I agree there are many challenges faced by low-income students in college, many of whom are the first in their families to attend. They often feel a social distance from wealthier peers, leading to feeling of isolation and sometimes anxiety. They tend to from friendships with tother students from similar backgrounds who understand their struggles . Many lack resources such as cars or ability to dine out at restaurants which can limit their social activities They may also miss out on experience like vacations during breaks. This situation can male them feel uncomfortable or excluded when reminded of their economic difference . It highlights how socioeconomic status significantly impacts their college experience and social interactions.

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    1. learning materials, and Alexander's

      I agree, it’s clear that income plays a huge role in a child’s development. Families with more resources can provide better living conditions, access to quality education and extracurricular activities that enrich learning. Studies have shown that children who participate in these activities tend perform better in school. On the other hand, lower-income families often face significant barriers, not just in education but in overall well-being, which can hinder a child's potential. Addressing these disparities is essential for creating a more equitable society.

    2. free neighborhoo

      The contrast in resources available to children from different income levels really highlights the systemic barriers that perpetuate educational inequality. It raises important questions about how society can create more equitable opportunities for all children regardless of their family income. Addressing these gaps is essential for fostering a more just and inclusive educational landscape

    3. care settings outside the home, and safe and stimulating neighborhood environment

      I agree , those children in higher income status have a higher probability of have education support at home, this includes having a personal tutor, being involved in other activities , having extra curriculums, having parents who achieved a higher education guide them, throughout their school years.

    4. home

      I agree with this statement, children can be more focused in school when they don’t have issues at home. These issues can impact their behaviors at school , for example they might be more anti social, develop imposter syndrome, become easily distracted. I think this is unfortunate because not only does it impact children right now but also in their future sometimes limits their opportunities for higher education .

    5. ubstantia

      I thinks it’s interesting that this study highlights a significant achievement gap in early literacy skills based on family income. Children from families in the top 20% of income outperform those from the bottom 20% by 106 points when they start kindergarten. This gap is notably larger than the difference in reading skills among racial groups. The disparity persists and even widens by fifth grade with silica gaps observed in mathematics.

    1. bera

      This passage emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in education. It urges educators to acknowledge the limited perspectives that have historically influence classroom knowlege and recognize their roles in maintaining biases. Students are eager to explore new ways of knowing and learn beyond traditional boundaries. By embracing a multicultural approach, educators can transform their teaching methods, fostering an environment that encourages free expression and critical thinking. This shift is essential for providing students with meaningful and liberating education they deserve

    2. When I first entered the multicultural, multiethnic class-room setting I was unprepared. I did not know how to cope effective!y with so much "diflerence." Despite progressive po li-tics, and my deep engagement with the feminist movement, I had never before been compelled to work within a truly diverse setting and I lacked the necessary skills. This is the case with most educators.

      This highlights the challenges educators often face when entering diverse classroom environments. Even with a background in progressive politics and feminist engagement. This experience underscores the need for training and resources to help teachers develop skill necessary to effectively engage with and support diverse student populations. It emphasizes that many educators may share similar feelings of inadequacy when confronted with ' difference' pointing to a broader need for professional development in this area.

    3. Students of color and some white women express fear that they will be judged as intellectually inadequate by these peers.

      I think this is an important issues that need to be addressed more, as colored, low-income students might feel judged by the peers, making their academic journey stressful. This might lead to imposter syndrome, affecting them from seeking a higher education, or making it difficult.

    4. We had not realized how much faculty would need to unlearn racism to learn about col-onization and decolonization and to fully appreciate the neces-sity for creating a democratic liberal arts learning experience

      I agree with the this information, unlearning racism is essential for faculty to create an inclusive learning environment. Understanding colonization and its impacts is crucial, as it helps us appreciate the need for decolonization and inclusion of diverse perspectives. A curriculum that values various voices not only promotes critical thinking but also foster a sense of belonging among all students. Training for faculty can enhance their cultural understanding and collaboration with local communities enriches the educational experience. Engaging students in these conversation empowers them and encourages them to advocate for positive change.

    5. On the first night, for example, severa! white professors made

      I think this aspect of teachers/professors making racist comments needs to be more emphasized because in our modern system entitles every single person o an equal educational opportunity and shouldn't be discriminated. By which racist comment, picking on certain students, or generally just making student discriminated. By which affects their academic performs.

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    1. ssertion that one should simply "Get the education. Borrow money if you have to from your parents" is indicative of his and many peo-ple's inability to understand poverty or any class status other than their own. Romney's assumption is that education is there for the taking. All one needs to do is reach out and grab it. In addition, he is making a bold assertion about your parents' financial holdings. Of course they have money you can borrow. Lots of liquid assets. Just ask for them. Just like that. In his naive, ridiculous, and class-ignorant "advice," Romney demonstrated a profound lack of understanding

      This text critiques Mitt Romney's advice to young people about achieving success thought education and borrowing money from parents. It highlights his lack of understanding of poverty as many low-income students lack financial support and guidance. Romney's perspective oversimplifies the challenges between faced by those who cannot rely on family wealth, showing a disconnect n his privileged experience and the struggles of others.

    2. Poor children fail in schools because they are not taking advantage. Poor people exist because they wasted a good, free educa-tion. The poor themselves are the problem.

      The paragraph highlights the ongoing challenges faced young students , particularly those from unserved, despite access to free education. It mention that teachers blames poor students for not succeeding and viewing them as wasting opportunities. I disagree with this statement students mights other personal issues such as trauma, family economic hardship and so on that can affect their academic perform.

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    1. This overlap adds more diffi-culties to the already difficult relationship between individual and collective goals of the American dream, in large part because it adds anxieties about di-versity and citizenship to concerns about opportunity and competition.

      I agree with that statement from my pass courses I have learned that, immigration policies have affected many U.S students and their education. For example, many ins mixed status families (specially Latin communities) tend to miss school due to their fear of their parents, which their academic performs tend to be lower to their other peers.

    2. This irrationality is most apparent when it comes to reforms that could have the greatest impact and that have the soundest research support. Where it has been tried, educating poor children with students who are more privi-leged, or educating them like students who are more privileged, has improved their performance and long-term chance of success. Quality preschool, indi-vidual reading instruction, small classes in the early grades, and consistently challenging academic courses have been demonstrated to help disadvantaged children achieve, just as they enable middle-class children to achieve. Similarly, it helps all children to have peers who take· school seriously, behave in ways that help them learn, and are backed by parents who have the resources to en-sure that schools satisfactorily educate their children. Most importantly, qual-ified, knowledgeable teachers make a difference. Well-off children almost \ always attend schools that have most of these features; poor children too fre-quently do not.

      This paragraph highlights how irrational education policies overlook reforms that could greatly benefits disadvantaged children. It mentions that when poor children learn alongside privileges peers or received quality support like preschool , they perform better. Engaged peers and qualified teachers are crucial but wealthy children usually have access to theses advantages leaving poor children at advantages . I agree with this because investing in equitable education benefits society as a whole . When children have access to high quality education and resources it not only helps them success individually but alos strength communities and the economy. Focusing on theses proven strategies is important for creating a more just and equitable education system.

    3. Irrational policymaking can be explained by the fact that public official have made their choices at least partly on the basis of claims that pursuing col~ lective goals of the American dream could endanger or has endangered the in-dividual achievement of privileged children. Under pressure they have been willing to sacrifice the wider objectives or put them at risk for the sake of the narrower ones, whether or not there was good evidence that the objectives re-ally were in conflict.

      This paragraph highlights irrational policymaking that occurs when public officials prioritizes the individuals success of privileged children over collective goals like American dream They often makes choices based on the belief that helping everyones could harm those who are already doing well, even without solid evidence to support this. This focus on narrow objectives can compromise broader aims of equality and opportunity for all.

    4. The paradox stems from the fact that the success of one generation depends at least partly on the success of their parents or guardians. People who succeed get to keep the fruits of their labor and use them as they see fit; if they buy a home in a place where the schools are better, or use their superior resources to make the schools in their neighborhood better, their chil-dren will have a head start and other children will fall behind through no fault of their own. The paradox lies in the fact that schools are supposed to equal-ize opportunities across generations and to create democratic citizens out of each generation, but people naturally wish to give their own children an ad-vantage in attaining wealth or power, and some can do it. When they do, every-one does not start equally, politically or economically. This circle cannot be squared

      This paragraph highlights how parental success affects children's opportunities. School aim to create but those with more resources can give their kids advantages, leading to an uneven playing field. I agree because this reflects systemic inequality factor like income and education reinforce each other over generations. Without policies like school funding reform, the gap will continue to widen, making it harder for future generations to achieve true equality.

    5. resources.

      I agree with this paragraph, because local control in education allows communities to shape schools according to their specific need and values. This can help ensure that students receive an education that reflects their culture and community priorities. However, it's also clear that local control can reinforce divisions based on class and race leading to inequality in resources and opportunities . It's important to strike a balance between community involvement ands ensuring all students have access to fair and equitable education.

    6. d. And charter schools or priv er d d 'th ate school choice programs have been widely a vacate WI out convincing etj_ dence that they make any difference at all

      I agree with this paragraph this difference in approach create s confusion and leads to policies that often don't make sense or aren't backed by evidence. As mentioned this the article desegregation helped many African American students but hasn't been a priority for a long time . Similarly, funding reforms have improved opportunities for poorer kids but changes usually rely on court decisions rather than solid policy choices.

    7. Most importantly, life chances depend increasingly on attaining higher education, but class back-ground is as important as ever in determining who attends and finishes a four-year college.

      I agree with this paragraph, many communities, for instance schools in hispanic/poverty communities tend to have many dropouts or lower grades. This tend to be an ongoing issue because students seems be have many financial barriers , such as having to work during school hours to help their families, babysitting, or dropout because they the have start working full time.