Growth mindset in education & life
Why is the achievement gap such a big difference in the United States between cultures and society? Why is it that our Latino and African Americans students drop-out of school at a higher rate than White or Asian students? As a Latina and being a parent of multicultural kids, my husband and I want the best for our children just like all parents want the best for their children. As we discuss, I explain to my husband that what I want from the school that they will attend in this upcoming school year is a diverse background of students and educators. We learn best when there are different perspectives, discussions,a positive and equitable learning environment. “Research shows that racial and socioeconomic diversity in the classroom can provide students with a range of cognitive and social benefits.” tcf.org Students in integrated schools have higher test scores. Students in integrated schools are more likely to enroll in college. Students in integrat