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was only a one time two hour event. For new students to this country it is all the time. I felt for
Jose. He seemed to really be trying to learn, and yet what he really took away from his time at
James Moore Middle school was prejudice against African Americans. I hope that school has
made progress in uniting students, and helping them understand each other.
Drop out or Push out
Karina is a prime example of resilience. She faced many challenges, but was able to pull
through. She found a cause she is passionate about, and works to make a difference. What
makes some youths able to overcome challenges, and others not? For Karina When she saw
people like her going to UC Berkeley she realized she could too. For many young minorities
they chose a life style that they think is their only option. What if we presented other options?
Why was the school not a part of Karinas success story? Three years in tenth grade, and noone stepped in to try to find a solution for her? She mentions that nobody actually explained that
gangs were wrong they just questioned her. They were clearly discussing her involvement, so
why not ask pressing questions about oppression, so that she might look deeper at what she
was really involved in. Karinas story demonstrates the difference that can be made with the
right resources.
Beyond Cultural Relevance
Claudia Angelica Narez acknowledges that to some her class may seem homogeneous,
but that is not the case. She has students of many different backgrounds. She tries to empower
her students by helping them connect to their culture. She makes curriculum relevant to them,
and that gives it meaning. Some times discussions get heated, and that is okay. Her students
will remember content from her class for much longer periods than a teacher who just tried to
pour information into them. Students had success in their work, because they actually cared
about it. Why is this not done more often in classrooms?