Student Diversity In The Classroom

Boys and Reading: Are Single Gender Schools the Solution?

There is a serious problem today with boys and reading. This is a problem that does not just affect book sales. Today, girls are wildly outperforming boys at all levels of education, even higher education where female students are so thoroughly outperforming male students that admissions offices are having to use affirmative action in order to bolster their male admissions. In 2005, the former director [...]

Gender Issues in School: Dig Deep for Root Causes

It is important for educators to gain an understanding of gender issues in school today. While gender equality in education is a worthwhile goal, the statistics show that it remains out of reach. The problem is that adolescent girls are still losing interest in math, science and technology related subjects, perpetuating the gender gap in these areas. The area of computer science, however, continues to [...]

Studies Say Yes to Gay Parents Raising Children

Gay parents raising children face a number of educational issues in the traditional school system. There are millions of kids today with parents who are either gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. There is also a trend towards more gay couples adopting children, and several states in the US have sanctioned LGBT adoptions through the passage of supportive laws. However, there is still some social debate [...]

Reaching Out to Diverse Parents in the Classroom

Latino parent shaking hands with teacher

We have seen ways to involve parents in the classroom that help students succeed. This is no less vital for parents from different cultural backgrounds or from “nontraditional” families. The challenge for teachers is what to do when the styles of communication and cultural beliefs do not respond to traditional methods of involvement, such as PTA meetings, parent conferences, or parent advisory boards. How, then, [...]

Why Equity Issues Continue to Exist in Education

Status of Equity Issues in Education Title IX is the US law passed in 1972 that states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” It is best known for its impact on athletics rather [...]

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