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  1. Oct 2024
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    1. This form of early tracking, or dividing children into labeled groups based on the teacher's designation of their skill level, seems innocent.

      I agree with you. Labeled students according to the subjective judgement of teachers is not effective enough. This raises concerns about the long-term impacts of such labeling, as it may influence students' educational experiences and self-esteem. The wording invites further examination of the potential consequences of this approach in education.

    2. This form of early tracking, or dividing children into labeled groups based on the teacher's designation of their skill level, seems innocent.

      Dividing children into labeled groups based on the designation of their skill level is not appropriate. Because different children have different personalities, which will differ them from each other. Dividing them into groups restricted their potential abilities and development.

    3. Tracking is never innoc t 1 . . . . en · n my supervision of student teachers m classrooms across multiple cities " h T · ,, h d f ' a i ity grouping and its more perilous effects are t e or er o the day In any d b · f d

      The statement critiques the practice of tracking in education, asserting that it has significant negative implications. The speaker, drawing from their experience supervising student teachers in various contexts, highlights the widespread nature of ability grouping and its detrimental effects on students, suggesting a need for greater awareness and change in educational practices.

    4. I insist that we begin with the lowest "rung" on the diagram because there we unpack the existence of a class of "poor people" who seem not to be living up to their potential in a presumably benevolent public education system that was designed-at least in the spirit of Horace Mann-specifically with them in mind.

      The sentence argues for starting the discussion of educational issues with those at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder, specifically focusing on economically disadvantaged individuals. It critiques the public education system, which, despite its benevolent design aimed at helping these individuals, appears to fall short in enabling them to realize their potential. This sets the stage for an exploration of the systemic barriers that prevent equitable educational outcomes.

    5. 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.

      I disagree with the idea. I don't think students from poor families are not taking advantage. Because of their lack of money, they don’t have amount of opportunities to assess educational resources like going to private schools or taking advanced extracurricular courses. With some many disadvantages, it's normal for them to get failed in schools.

    6. 1 have been teaching teachers for over a decade, primarily in teacher educati?n ~rograms designed to prepare urban educators and always guided by a social JUStice

      Educational mentors are always guided by social justice framework. This method not only offers mentor with essential skills in teaching students but also gives them a frame of standard that they should obeyed in their teaching career.

    7. He conceptualized public education as "the great equalizer," or the most powerful mechanism for abating class-based "prejudice and hatred," and, most important, the only means by which those without economic privilege or generational wealth could experience any hope of equal footing.

      I agree with him. Public schools are the first choice for students who come from low income families. With cheaper tuition, public education is served as a transformative force that can reduce social inequalities and provide opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. What's more, public schools provide chances for everyone for education,

    8. Mann chided the economic elite for shirking obligations to their fellow man by favoring private education over common schools.

      I agree with Mann, because everyone has equal opportunity for education. Some people can not afford the expensive tuition of private school, they have to go to public schools. Without enough financial support, public schools can not satisfy the requirement of students.

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    1. ublic schools are essential to make the American dream work, but schools are also the arena in which many Americans first fail

      The public schools play a very important role in America society, but it also serve the environment that many people failed. With the failure in schools, people have set the ability to solve problems they met.

    2. Democratic control, therefore, not only provides support for public education but also creates a forum for the occa-sional exercise of bigotry and xenophobia; localism not only accommodates community idiosyncrasies but also serves as a barrier to changes in the distri-bution of students and resources.

      Democratic control has two sides, for one hand it provides support for public education like offering financial aid for students from low-income families. For another hand, it restricts the resources that students can attach.

    3. They simply will not permit distant politicians or experts in a centralized civil service to make educational decisions.

      The sentence expresses a clear rejection of external authority in educational policy-making. It reflects a belief that local stakeholders should have control over educational decisions, as they are more adjusted to the specific needs and circumstances of their community. This belief reflects the high importance of education in America society.

    4. . They see these devices in part as ways to ensure that schools can accommodate distinctive community desires, and to give parents a greater say about what goes on in them.

      The government of America has tried their best to make sure that the requirement of every individuals from different communities can be satisfied. What's more, they can give parents a satisfactory explanation.

    5. Many issues in education policy have therefore come down to an apparent choice between the individual success of comparatively privileged students and the collective good of all students or the nation as a whole.

      Various challenges and debates within the realm of educational governance and practice has been existed for a long time. The tension in education policy between prioritizing the success of a privileged few versus ensuring equitable benefits for all students and society. It points to the complexities and implications of educational choices that affect both individuals achievement and collective welfare.

    6. Because education is so im-portant to the way the American dream works, people care about it intensely and can strongly disagree about definitions, methods, and priorities.

      Education plays a central role in shaping the America dream. Everyone has different ideas about this important point, includes the methods, priorities and policies. People have varying ways to prepare future generations for personal fulfillment.

    7. At the core of debates over one policy or another has often been a con-flict between what is (or seems to be) good for the individual and what is good for the whole; sometimes the conflict revolves around an assault on the valid-ity of the dream itself by certain groups of people

      The conflicts between the benefits of individuals and groups has always became a point. The government should not only guarantee the benefit of individuals but also the benefits of the whole group. How to balance the benefit has always struggled the government.

    8. Despite this consensus Americans disagree intensely about the education policies that will best help us achieve this dual goal.

      The sentence seems to address a point about education policy and the division of opinions on it in America. It suggests that while there is a consensus on the broader goal (likely improving education outcomes and equity), there is still significant disagreement on how to achieve it.

    9. It encourages each person who lives in the United States to pursue success, and it cre-ates the framework within which everyone can do it

      America is a country that offers everyone opportunities to achieve their goal. No matter who they are, everyone has equal chance to achieve their goals. What's more, America is a country that can tolerate the differences between people. It is open to everyone and can tolerate the personalities of everyone.

    10. to build a culture of achievement that matches the optimism and aspirations of our country.

      America is a country that focus on high quality of education very much. The ultimate goal of the education in America is to ensure that every child will have the opportunity to be challenged by high standards. In this way, some important ability of child, like learning and building confidence can be built and improved.