There are successful educational programs that address the ...

[saliriagwu]

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]

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).

[saliriagwu]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it