Reform within the education system is possible with the cooperation of educators, the community, and the school administration. Together, these groups can push for changes meant to help students. Maintaining hope that change is possible is also crucial. Reform is possible within time and with the necessary work and effort put into the changes. It is not something that will come about within a few years but over time.

While I do think this would help teachers have more control over their classrooms it would also put on them another responsibility. Teachers are already over worked, and placing this responsibility on them would only give them more work. Unless there is a way to ensure teachers can take this on while delegating other responsibilities to other people, I dont think it would be the best course, at least not yet.

I agree, a lot of students aren't comfortable opening up with their teachers. With smaller classrooms teachers would be able to invest more time developing relationships with their students. This way students would be more willing to reach out to their teachers not only for educational purposes but also to confide in them. Although teachers play a huge role in educating students, schools are often a second home to students and thus educators need to make sure they can help make them feel safe.

Community involvement with schools could help students become more engaged in their learning. My high school was very involved with the community and often hosted events with local community organizations. Because of this we often saw high attendance for school events and a high number of students willing to participate in school activities. I think my school did a good job at involving parents in student lives and made sure they too felt welcomed. In a way, my school was implementing some of the practices in a multicultural education school, but still needed improvements.

This is another place where the victims are constantly blamed for the position they're in. There are a lot of institutional barriers which make it difficult for people to have access to food and shelter. Living is expensive. People cannot afford to pay the necessary money to start renting out a place to live. People aren't in a bad situation because they want to but because it is difficult to get out. Like with the education system, the necessary support needs to be provided to ensure individuals can move past those barriers which are keeping them down.

This is how a lot of funds can be misappropriated. While it is important to provide the necessary funds/resources for programs, the proper training, policies and practices also need to be provided to ensure accurate implementation. The desired outcome will not happen if there is no one there ensuring the funding is going to where it was intended to.

While superintendents in fact don't have all the available resources to implement changes throughout, I think we underestimate how much they can actually do. My local school district often saw superintendents who prioritized the monetization of the education system, granting himself raises whenever he pleased. Despite attending a school that received more than the average resources relative to other schools, there was often a misappropriation of funds. Education itself at times wasn't prioritized, instead publicity was. It is necessary to keep the superintendents in check to ensure they are doing what is best for the student population.

It is most definitely true that individual teachers can make a difference in the lives of students. I attribute a lot of my current. success to individual teachers who played a special role in my education. Given that individual teachers can make such a huge impact, one can only imagine the possible impact when all teachers and the education system as a whole attempts to make an impact in student lives. While the support from individuals is reassuring, community support plays a bigger impact. Only as a whole can educators and the education system make a difference at the scale need.

Educators dedicate a lot of time to their students. It's important o recognize the work and dedication they put into their profession. Teachers are in fact the backbone of the country. Without them we wouldn't have the success that we do, in terms of individuals. While there is still a lot of work to do, educators have made sure that students can learn and continue to different professions where they too can make an impact in peoples lives.

I remember in elementary school a few of my teachers would share a bit about their life. How they grew up, their school experiences, etc. which always made me more comfortable in the classroom. What I enjoyed most was when teachers shared about their experiences and realized they were similar to mine. It gave me hope that I too could follow in similar footsteps despite barriers. Often times students give up because they think things are impossible. It is only when they hear that someone like them was capable of success that they are inspired to do the same.

As a student, it think this will be one of the biggest challenged and pushbacks we see from students. A lot of students prefer to do group work with their friends or other classmates who they are already acquainted with. While placing them into groups would be the most affective way of creating a group with diverse experiences, it is possible many students will be unwilling to work with one another, or in the worse case group participation will be minimal. To combat this it's important to have a classroom where all students are comfortable with one another.

I think one of the biggest issues that comes from implementing multicultural education is how educators themselves will be able to implement it for the first time. All teachers would have to go through training to learn how to properly educate their students to such standards. I think it wont be until those students who fist participate in multicultural education that we will be able to recognize the differences that have been achieved.

I think this is the most important part. Of course not everyone will want to pursue a higher education. But, everyone should have the ability to do so if so they choose. No one should be disadvantaged when it comes to choosing their future plans. Multicultural education is not about pushing everyone toward higher education, it's about providing students with the necessary education and resources to do so if they so plan. This is something that must be acknowledged for multicultural education to succeed. If a student decides they don't want to continue their education that does not mean the education system failed them. Students should have the ability to choose given they are properly informed of all their options.

A lot ofHispanic students specifically tend to be first-generation students and dont have someone to guide them towards higher education. Because of this many results to the work field or other avenues instead of continuing their education. Like within the hispanic community, each community face their own challenges which make it difficult to access higher education.

While this new sense of hope is necessary, the changes one looks for will only be possible if people are willing to commit to the necessary work. Changes within the educational system are possible, but not as quickly as we'd like. Only through continuous attempts and constant hope can the possibility of change become a reality. One must not lose hope when it doesn't happen when we want, we need to understand it is a slow process that will eventually come to fruition.

While this level of dedication can help students, it can simultaneously hurt educators. While students are the most important when it comes to education, it is also necessary to look after the educators who are instrumental in ensuring student success. If educators see student failure as personal failure, it can start to cause a decrease in self esteem and confidence in their teaching abilities. While this could be an effective method to help increase students success, it is also important to ensure educators can continue to have high levels of hope even when some of their students dont perform at the level they would have liked.

McCains statement is indeed misleading. The election of a person of color to the presidency does not signify the end of racism, nor does it indicate equality for all. Obamas election was only a small step to achieving such goals. Like the text goes on to state, there are many other aspects of society in which people of color trail behind whites. Despite Obamas election there continues to be disparities in society. While in school I was often told that the election of Obama was the beginning of change for people of color, and while thet is true, it is a small stepping stone to the amount of change that needs to occur. Until people of color are completely equal to whites, you cannot argue that an accomplishment for minority population signifies the ends of hundreds of years of systemic oppression.

This quote is very powerful. It is true, hope aloe will not produce change. Attempting to create change without having hope of its possibility is also pointless. But, both together are powerful and form the first step to actually achieving change. A lot of people know that there are issues within the education system that have to be changes and are willing to do the work but lack confidence in the possibility of change. When people have hope it pushes them more to achieve their goal. It's not only about knowing what to do, or only having the confidence, it's about what is possible with both together.

I think this would cause an issue with the education system because many people would be offended if their culture was critiqued. a lot of people aren’t open to such criticism and would react negatively. It is also important to critique in a way that is t disrespectful but rather with good intentions. But, many people would be incapable of this.

It’s absurd how they are sent to the basement because they can’t properly allocate a space for them. Just because it is the minority population doesn’t mean they should be fully disregarded. Rather there should be an attempt at making them feel included rather than excluded. Sustems like these fail students.

There seems to be an issue when it comes to acknowledging all populations. Because some groups are the majority there tends to be an emphasis on them but they fail to mention any others. At my school the majority population was hispanic, but there was a primary focus in the Mexican population. Often times the Salvadoran and Guatemalan populations got little to no recognition despite them being a large part of the population. The education system is responsible for ensuring everyone feels welcomed, but are failing to do so because they only recognize a few groups. Minority groups deserve recognition too.

A lot of the times we are taught the major role that certain peoples played during a time in history, but they fail to continue to mention those groups later on in history. They rarely cover how people continued to live or survive after moments in history and how they recovered. Some are excluded as a whole and never mentioned, leading one to question where these people were at the time. By teaching about different groups and diving deep into their role in history students could understand how different works have either worked with or against each other. I would have love to learn about all groups during a time in history. Sure it is difficult to cover everyone, but a lot of people play a role that is necessary to mention.

Although many times it can be a white-minority issue, it can also be an issue between minorities. This is why multicultural education is so important. If we are taught about different ethnic groups we’d be able to understand our differences and not let those be something that divides us but instead unites. As educators there is a responsibility to ensure that students embody a welcoming environment and contribute to a society that supports others. Multicultural education should be implemented throughout to get rid of the barriers that divide minorities and the majority from the minority.

This tends to be a common pattern in immigrant households where they struggle financially. Although many times parents migrate to the United States with the intention of helping their kids, it is difficult to stand on your own to feet which is why they encourage their kids to work. A lot of them would not be able to survive if their kids weren’t also working. It is not that they don’t care about their kids education, rather the need to survive is much greater. Implementing multicultural education would help educate those that don’t understand the gravity of the situation and hopefully allow empathy to develop.

I think this could do a lot of good. By understanding and being taught about other people there would be a sense of responsibility and need to help others. Personally, I feel a lot of people lack empathy because they are not educated on others cultures. Multicultural education would allow not only for people to understand one another but also bridge connections between one another, making social connections and interactions much better

This not only affects their health but also their education. If a student cannot afford to buy glasses they will likely continue to struggle seeing the board in school. Similarly if a student has a hard time hearing, they will face disadvantages which can affect their academic performance. It is unfair for intelligent students to fall behind because they can't afford the luxury of getting medical attention.

Many, like my family have come in the pursuit of the American Dream. While I do think it's possible, it is much easier said than done, especially for those who come from a low-income. Not everyone has access to resources that can help guide those new to this country. Because of that, many left to fend for themselves, not knowing what is necessary to set themselves for success. Yes, many can find employment, but employment does not equate to the American dream.

It's interesting how people so early on in our lives play a huge role in our future achievement. I see this being true in many aspects. Hearing my teachers talk about their higher education experience inspired me to do the same. Not only do educators play a huge role in influencing students for higher education, but often times help create a welcoming and safe environment for students who don't feel safe anywhere else. Because of this I strongly believe elementary school and its educators are what shape student success.

I have always wondered what the implications are from parents who work all the time and have little time to see their kids. I have seen this on both sides, low-income students whose parents work a lot to survive, and well-off students whose parents are always on business trips they rarely see their kids. While both are done for different reasons, I think the experience of the kids is similar emotionally.The lack of a parent figure in the home leads many to become independent. While the experiences can be different, I find many of the students in similar situations are able to find a common ground In how they felt, but plan to go about their lives in different ways. Low-inccome students often want a well paying job that allows them to see their kids, while wealthier students follow a similar path made by their parents.m

Although I was always fond of art projects in preparation for mother and father's day, I always felt bad for the students who did not have one or the other. While it is important to teach young students the importance of appreciation and giving gifts during an important day, it can make others feel uncomfortable and secluded from the rest. During my time working on such crafts, I never realized there could be students next to me who were participating just to fit in, but had no one to give the gift to.

I dont think it is necessarily their fault they are unaware of others situation. There is a lack of awareness and lack of emphasis on educating others about financial hardships many face. Many are oblivious to the fact that someone could be living in poverty because they have never encountered someone in that situation. It is unfair to judge those who are unaware, rather it's important to focus on the education system which is meant to inform students but often fails to do its job.

This is unfortunately true for many, and became clear to me when I came to university. Many first-generation students and students who come from poverty have been too worried figuring out how to pay for college or simply how to survive, which forces them to take time away from hanging out with friends and exploring their own curiosity. This is why many of these students either go crazy their first year or feel as if they don't belong.

This is a reality for many people, especially across California, on of the most expensive states to live in. However, I don't believe this accounts for changes in income. Yes, if someone living in California were to move to a state like Kentucky they'd likely have the financial stability to live well. But, as time continues and people settle in, they'll be forced to work the wages within that state, not California. This can potentially cause financial hardships because of the sudden change in lifestyle. Although it could be beneficial to move out of state, it is important to be cautions.

I think this is very interesting and also accurate, although my personal experiences have been a bit different. I did not feel as if race was a huge factor in school until I cam to college, likely because I went to a predominately hispanic school with most of the instructors also being hispanic. But now at university, I see how race can play a huge role in the education system and how there are structures which go along racial lines, at times unrecognized.

Some children can be aware while others are oblivious of the racism that is occurring because of its normalization in society. Those affected, like in this instance, are forced to accept that it is reality even when they specifically have done nothing to provoke except be born their race. Those inflicting the dance at times aren't aware of what theyre doing, especially children who are likely just copying the behavior of their parents. This is why there needs to be an emphasis on education to ensure all students are aware of their actions and history which took place.

This tends to come with a lot of pressure that is put on the students because of stereotypes like the model minority. As mentioned in the text, stereotypes amongst Asians include. having high standardized scores, which can lead them to feeling forced to fit into this category. This leads to unhealthy habits which can affect their mental health nd well-being. Many are oblivious to the dangers that come with forcing stereotypes, especially when being forced to such high standards.

This research is very interesting as it shows how minorities can both assimilate and embrace their national origin. This is seen much more today, where many minorities are proud to embrace their racial identities as mixed Americans. Many referring themselves as Asian-American, Mexican-American, etc. Even though many of these minorities who self-identify have lived in the United States for most their lives, their lived experiences are unique and embraced. Many are proud to be bicultural as it shows their uniqueness while also fostering community between those with a similar identity.

Even though the model minority is seen by many to be one of praise, it puts a lot of pressure on Asian minorities who feel forced to have to meet such standards. Asian people are not free of discrimination, rather stereotypes like the model minority enforce racial stereotypes even though they are 'praised'. Instances like that of which occurred in the text are possible. Others might not be aware of someone's struggles when overshadowed by one's success. Such stereotypes can put pressure on Asian students who feel have no choice but to fit into the model minority, but can lead to unintended consequences when the wellbeing is overlooked.

Through personal experiences, I think this can end one of several ways. Students are able to find a group of students who look lime them and grow a community where theyre comfortable. They change themselves to fit into other groups despite it not being something they identify with, and at times start hating their own. And, there are fortunately some who are able to find friends who don't all have to look like them, friends who make them feel welcomed. Everyone's situation is different, and as mentioned, the need to protect oneself is understandable.

The contrast pin attitudes towards two different individuals is astounding, especially given the unknown circumstances which led the individual to get there. This text highlights how many people have a subconscious racial animus which leads them to stereotype without noticing thats what theyre doing. By only praising young black men who are good at sports it sets a stereotype that that is all they can be good at. Everyone should be praised for their talents while acknowledging that is not their only potential.

This students situation explains why many don't want to continue into higher education. Many feel isolated or as if they dont belong because they are the only person who looks like them in an advanced class. Even in higher education, I have personally felt like I dont belong because of the overwhelming population that does not look like me. Like the student mentioned, it does feel odd, but it is also something one has to be able to continue to work through to ensure the effort put into our education is worth it..

I think this stems from minor students e brain their race and identity. Why I personallyy do think I have explore my racial and ethnic identity, I was mainly due to the fact that I had to get comfortable being ethnically and racially different around other ethnic/racial groups. Many students who pursue a higher education and have to live in a place they are not used to are likely to experience a similar situation. Although I am sure there are other reasons for racial exploration, my personal experience make be think this could be true as well.

This is true for a lot of minority students who more away from home for the first time to pursue higher education. I think it is a subconscious actions, done to make one feel more welcome and at home. Minority students like myself are likely to gravitate towards others who remind us from home because it make up for the fact we miss our homes. Although this causes a divide, it also forms relationships between who otherwise would feel like imposters.