Author Question: There are successful educational programs that address the achievement gap and have proven their ... (Read 38 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

There are successful educational programs that address the achievement gap and have proven their ability to decrease the disparity for many students of color and students from low-income families. What are some characteristics of effective programs such as the Lemon Grove Project or the Algebra Project?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss the pros and cons of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

What will be an ideal response?

mistyjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include a brief discussion of factors such as parent engagement, culturally relevant education, and caring throughout the school and the program.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but responses should include a brief discussion of the pros
of CCSS (i.e., content and skills are learning consistent; college preparation; and uniform standards) and the cons of CCSS (i.e., focus on standards leads to extensive testing of students; strong presence of business corporations in education; and less than adequate integration of knowledge and viewpoints from communities of color).