This is a prime example of how family education plays a role in child education. Based on their academic experiences, Alexander's parents are able to guide him on the path to being successful and obtaining a stable job. Their guidance plays a crucial role in helping him take the right steps towards a successful and abundant future. I remember feeling so lost when applying to colleges as a senior in high school. And while my parents both went to college, they were unsure of how to help me. They were unfamiliar with the common app and the UC application portals. I understand how difficult it can be to prepare for college without the guidance of your parents or another caregiving figure.

I believe it is important to allow students to think for themselves and act with integrity within their communities. Teaching students about diversity is simply not enough, but by showing students how they can take actions and fulfill their duties as a civilian to promote equity within society is admirable.

This goes back to the divide that different cultures bring to the classroom when a dominant culture overshadows that of others. Actions and things that are valued within one culture commonly lead to confusion or sometimes lack of opportunities. If something is found to be valuable or admirable in one culture, but ignored or not recognized in schools with a different dominating culture; it can hinder the experiences of both people of that culture and those who fail to learn about it

I think the lack of achievement among these students with differing cultural backgrounds stems from the lack of representation among teachers. The failure for schools to provide students with role models who look like them or come from a similar background hinders student success in the classroom. Teachers with diverse cultures within schools are able to empathize with students and their experiences, it fosters a more comfortable learning environment for students to flourish.

A monocultural education limits the perspective of both teachers and students. It refrains from new ideas and points of view from being shared. Students outside the dominant cultures are less likely to feel accepted and comfortable in this type of learning environment.

I love this, as it is a great example of how to include and celebrate young girls of cultures that differ from traditional white American barbies. I think it is important for young girls to have toys like barbies they can relate to to feel accepted both in society and within themselves.

I think this is an interesting point, that it is not necessarily the differences in culture and customs, even physical traits, that cause inequalities but rather how they are perceived. Its a given that these differences are not good or bad inherently, but society places higher value on certain traits which leads to inequalities and discrimination

This was my first thought when it comes to the word "tolerance" rather than embracing and encouraging diversity in schools, tolerance suggests that diversity is at the most, accepted. The bare minimum is acceptance, cultures and inclusivity should be celebrated and promoted within schools, however, tolerance suggests that diversity is nothing more than something people have to "deal with"

I think this highlights the assimilation to American culture many students have to face in public schools. In regards to religion, culture, even foods of different cultures are underrepresented in these schools.