In the video above Kandice Sumner discusses the racial and economic disparities in education that she experienced as a student and again as a teacher. She discusses having to travel a grave distance to have access to quality education and exposure to those things in which her neighborhood peers lacked access. She discusses a feeling of being undeserving. She expresses the disparity in tools and quality of tools and what that does and how that influences the achievement gap.
The Zero to Three article
Building Strong Foundations: Racial Inequity in Policies that Impact Infants, Toddlers, and Families
exactly states, "Children grow and develop more rapidly during the first three years than any other time in their lives. Their everyday experiences shape their development and lay a foundation for future learning. With the right supports, every child in every family can get a strong start.
But the odds are stacked against infants and toddlers of color. "
This disparity is due to the lack of resources and the limited access that these children have. This article piggybacks on Sumner's TED talk by reminding us that the history of American education is one that is not and was not created for those people of color. Disparities in education and limited equality within education/ academic access is that constant reminder of the history of American education.
I selected this video because the latest ZeortoThree article discusses this matter and it is one that I am practically interested in.
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