AAS.SS.15.C
Describe contemporary issues in education for African American students such as the school-to-prison pipeline, opportunity gaps, overrepresentation in special education, and underrepresentation in gifted and talented opportunities.
Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contemporary issueseducationAfrican American studentsschool-to-prison pipelineopportunity gapsoverrepresentation in special educationunderrepresentation in gifted and talented opportunities
Skills
- describe (contemporary educational issues impacting African American students) #dok1
- identify (examples of opportunity gaps and unequal representation in education) #dok1
- explain (the school-to-prison pipeline and its impact) #dok2
- analyze (the causes and effects of overrepresentation and underrepresentation in educational programs) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe contemporary issues in education that impact African American students. #dok1
- I can identify examples of opportunity gaps and unequal representation in education. #dok1
- I can explain the concept of the school-to-prison pipeline and how it affects African American students. #dok2
- I can explain how overrepresentation in special education and underrepresentation in gifted and talented programs affect African American students. #dok2
- I can analyze the causes and effects of educational disparities for African American students. #dok3
- I can analyze the impact of the school-to-prison pipeline on educational and life outcomes for African American students. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Contemporary educational issues such as opportunity gaps, disproportionate placement in special education, and the school-to-prison pipeline significantly impact the academic experience and outcomes for African American students.
- Addressing disparities in education for African American students requires understanding the intersection of systemic factors, access, and representation in various educational programs.
Essential Questions
- What are the major contemporary issues in education facing African American students today?
- How do opportunity gaps, the school-to-prison pipeline, and representation in special programs affect African American students' schooling experiences?
- What are the underlying causes of overrepresentation of African American students in special education and their underrepresentation in gifted and talented programs?
- In what ways can educational systems address and reduce these disparities?
- How do these contemporary issues shape the future opportunities for African American students?