Chapter 2 review

This topic gets me heated. When social economic assistance impedes the goals of education the perpetuation of low educational expectations due to a lack of need creates a cycle of dependency on the rest of society.  The attitude of entitlement by some people and the mindset that education is not the way to a better life seems to be a great part of the problem.  Only when we truly struggle can we know what we will be missing in some cases.

  I agree that educational opportunity for all is the key to a stronger nation but the reality is that inequality exists in most areas of life. The issues aren’t new and the solutions are not working because we are overwhelmed with variables (i.e. resources, class sizes, certified/quality teachers, training, rigor, esl, SpEd, learning environments, and motivation).   Even when we try to correct these inequalities someone is going to be shortchanged but we must continue to persevere (I know that sounds redundant).

  Contrary to what many will say money is not the answer. The desire to teach and learn is based on the value each individual places on education.  Remember we did not grow up together, we did not have the same teachers, we vary in culture and values, we are of different generations and economic backgrounds, and we weren’t all given the same educational opportunities.  Yet we are all here… in the same class today.