Part III

Part 3 of School was really eye opening, including videos we watched and the documentary Teach Us All on Netflix. The battle that took place to ensure there was no more school discrimination and that all students have an equal chance to receive a higher education, was long and hard. Many years went by before the American educational reform took place (late 1970's) that American schools were finally opened to every student, regardless of background or setbacks. 

Kandice Sumner speaks of the American school systems and the educational debts we as a society see within our school systems. Regardless of what people want to say, it happens everyday and we see it in the public schools. Some schools in certain neighborhoods experience lack of essential resources that greatly impact the success of a student and their academic achievements. Simple acts of kindness from a stranger, like providing books to read for students, allowed for students to have a greater experience in their school life. They felt like, for once, they were noticed and cared for. There are schools today that may not have the best functioning or good resources available, and I think we as a society need to make changes to this. 

The documentary we watched highlighted the importance of all American students receiving an equal education. Students were prejudged and already placed at certain standards that even teachers set for them. These students already did not have a great support system which plays a great impact on an individual on emotional and academic levels. I remember having classes in middle school and high school where I felt like the teacher didn't really care, which made me not care as much about my studies. This is a sad reality many students face, but this does still happen. The teachers energy can play a great impact on a student's success because when you show you care, you form a connection which can last a lifetime. More importantly, that connection can help build your weaknesses and strengthen you to become a stronger learner; you feel like you have someone on your side. 

I compiled everything I learned from the book, videos and documentaries and shared visual representation ideas. I used a graphical organizer with pictures to state main facts of each part I reviewed and studied. I also incorporated visuals that depicted the main points we have been learning about. I did include a visual of what segregation looks like it common areas of the school, including what segregation looks like in terms of resources that are available for children who come from different backgrounds, also to include wealthy versus poor and the treatment that follows and resources available for all.