Minority Students: The Importance Of Diversity In Schools
Every student deserves an equal and effective education, no matter their race, gender or economic class. Minority students aren’t receiving an equal education in schools compared to the non-minority students. Whether it’s the lack of school equipment, teacher inefficiency, or discouragement in the classrooms, minority students are at a disadvantage. In today’s society, there are very few job opportunities for people without an education. Minority students goes to school in an attempt to make a difference in their communities, but how could they when the odds are against them. According to Rich (2015), “Ultimately, parents are going to respect anybody who they think cares for their kids” (p. 2). Therefore, in the classroom it shouldn’t matter
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2). Diversity should be part of not only the student body, but also of the staff and leadership within the schools. If minority students are going through difficulties, they are most likely going to seek guidance from someone that looks like them. Without diversity within the staff and leadership, minority students will be discouraged to seek help. Rich (2015) found that “When minority students see someone at the blackboard that looks like you, it helps you reconceive what’s possible for you” (p. 2). Diversity among the staff and leadership gives minority students hope that they can actually leave the community to continue their education and do something positive with their lives. It also gives them a sense of comfort in having a role model figure who can relate and help them with their struggles inside and outside of …show more content…
According to Noguera (2017) “Educators often equate differences (such as culture, language, or race) with intellectual deficiencies” (p.48). Which means students are labeled based on how they look, rather than what they actually know. This can lead to students being placed on lower grade levels when they actually belong in a higher grade. Stated in Noguera (2017) “Stereotypes and assumptions about the values and culture of students and their families to influence the way schools respond to their needs” (p.48). Just because a student is a minority or immigrant doesn’t mean they have an intellectual deficiency. Teachers should always do their best to work with students and give them a fair chance to succeed, rather than labeling them or giving up on them based on
2). Diversity should be part of not only the student body, but also of the staff and leadership within the schools. If minority students are going through difficulties, they are most likely going to seek guidance from someone that looks like them. Without diversity within the staff and leadership, minority students will be discouraged to seek help. Rich (2015) found that “When minority students see someone at the blackboard that looks like you, it helps you reconceive what’s possible for you” (p. 2). Diversity among the staff and leadership gives minority students hope that they can actually leave the community to continue their education and do something positive with their lives. It also gives them a sense of comfort in having a role model figure who can relate and help them with their struggles inside and outside of …show more content…
According to Noguera (2017) “Educators often equate differences (such as culture, language, or race) with intellectual deficiencies” (p.48). Which means students are labeled based on how they look, rather than what they actually know. This can lead to students being placed on lower grade levels when they actually belong in a higher grade. Stated in Noguera (2017) “Stereotypes and assumptions about the values and culture of students and their families to influence the way schools respond to their needs” (p.48). Just because a student is a minority or immigrant doesn’t mean they have an intellectual deficiency. Teachers should always do their best to work with students and give them a fair chance to succeed, rather than labeling them or giving up on them based on