Both federal and local levels have been trying to narrow achievement gaps dominating the United States education system through various reforms. Achievement gaps, formed from public housing segregation due to federal and state government policies, are socially and economically widening decade after decade causing socioeconomically...
Education is envisioned as the torchbearer of society’s development by providing knowledge and skill to all youth, regardless of their gender, color, background, economic and social status, and abilities. Education empowers young minds and shapes their personalities, which shape the nation. The vision, however, is...
The 2007 film “Freedom Writers” tells the inspiring true story of Erin Gruwell, a high school teacher who goes above and beyond to reach her at-risk students. The movie depicts the struggles and triumphs of a group of students from different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds,...
Introduction Since the beginning of time, education has been the foundation of human development, not only as human beings but as a society too. Education has always been the key to a blooming society: from experiments to discoveries, hypotheses to theories, and imagination to reality....
Introduction Chicano Militancy and the Government’s War on Dissent by Ernest Vigil has been one of the most impactful books I’ve read during my college career. I realized that I was incredibly ill-informed about the history of Denver, Colorado and the Chicano movement that took...
Introduction Social stratification happens everywhere and in every aspect of life. Sometimes we just do not notice its presence, including the presence of social stratification in the American educational system. According to the article Inequality is Holding Economies Back. Education Could Be One of Them,...
Introduction All Citizens of South Africa have the rights to freedom of expression, cultural and spiritual beliefs, which should be respected. In South Africa, the public schools, leadership committee needs clear proposals as to, how to respect and honour the rights and equality of every...
If I could change one thing in the world, it would undoubtedly be the pervasive global education inequality that millions of children and adolescents face every day. This issue holds personal significance to me, as I believe that education is not only a fundamental human...
The absence of education is a profound and pervasive challenge with multifaceted causes and wide-ranging consequences. This essay provides an in-depth exploration of the causes of a lack of education, delving into the complexities of marginalization, poverty, financial deficits, and limited access to educational resources....
Let’s face it, education hasn’t always been for everyone. Back when Malaysia was under colonial rule, schooling was just for the elites—rich folks and people in power. The average Malay? They were stuck learning basic religious teachings, and that was about it. Fast forward a...
Latinos are one of the fastest-growing groups in the U.S., but they still face big gaps in education compared to white and Asian folks. This happens for a bunch of reasons, like systemic discrimination, poor access to good schools, and economic issues. To fix these...
Education is often touted as the great equalizer, the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of poverty. However, the reality is that inequality in education persists, with significant implications for individuals and society as a whole. In this essay, we will explore the...
Introduction The lottery system has been a controversial topic for many years, with both its proponents and opponents citing various reasons to support their stance. The documentary “The Lottery” delves into this issue, examining the impact of lottery-based school admissions on the educational system. This...
