Topic 4

Topic 4: Diversity, Multiculturalism, Poverty/Privilege, Class, and Race

Unlearning Deficit Ideology and the Scornful Gaze:Thoughts on Authenticating the Class Discourse in Education, Paul Gorski

Good Intentions Are Not Enough, Paul Gorski

Equality of Educational Opportunity: A 40-Year Retrospective

“Poverty and Education: A Critical Analysis of the Ruby Payne Phenomenon,” Jennifer C. Ng & John L. Rury (July 18, 2006), TCR

“Poverty and Testing in Education: ‘The Present Scientifico-legal Complex,’” Thomas (2011)

“The Myth of the Culture of Poverty,” P. Gorski (2008)

“Return of the Deficit,” C. Dudley-Marling (2007)

Key Issue: At-Risk Students

Helping At-Risk Students Meet Standards: A Synthesis of Evidence-Based Classroom Practices (2002)

Helping at-risk students succeed: A psychologist-designed program that supports learning among at-risk kids gains nationwide momentum, Tori DeAngelis(February 2012, Vol 43, No. 2, page 46) [APA]

Key Issue: LGBT Students and Education

ACLU: LGBT Students and Education

Students defend gay right, P. Slevin (2005)

Sexual Orientation and Human Rights

Students: Know Your Rights (Southern Poverty Law Center)

Debunking Education Myths About Blacks

MLK on Poverty in America – YouTube

A Talk to Teachers, James Baldwin

James Baldwin on Education