David Kirkland - Why Black Lives Matter in the Classroom

The video discusses the importance of valuing Black and Brown students in education, highlighting disparities they face, such as higher suspension rates and lower graduation rates. It critiques the concept of the achievement gap, suggesting it normalizes white standards and instead introduces the idea of education debt. The speaker advocates for changing the conversation to focus on valuing all students and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy to disrupt systemic disparities.

What is one of the main issues highlighted in the introduction regarding black boys in schools?

• They are more likely to be class valedictorians.

• They are more likely to be placed in special education.

• They are more likely to excel in sports.

• They are more likely to receive scholarships.

What is a significant trend mentioned in the statistics section about black and brown students?

• They have lower dropout rates than average.

• They are more likely to take AP courses.

• They have higher graduation rates than white students.

• They face high dropout rates starting as early as 7th grade.

What does the speaker suggest is a problem with the concept of the 'achievement gap'?

• It accurately reflects individual student performance.

• It blames students for not meeting white standards.

• It highlights the success of all students.

• It focuses on the strengths of minority students.

What alternative concept does the speaker introduce to replace 'achievement gaps'?

• Educational loans

• Student success plans

• Learning opportunities

• Education debts

According to the speaker, what does the concept of 'education debts' emphasize?

• The need for more student loans

• The financial burden of education

• The importance of extracurricular activities

• The systemic undervaluing of certain students

What is one proposed solution to address educational disparities mentioned in the final section?

• Increasing standardized testing

• Implementing culturally responsive pedagogy

• Eliminating extracurricular activities

• Reducing teacher salaries

What is necessary for systemic change in education according to the speaker?

• Increased homework assignments

• More focus on sports programs

• Longer school hours

• Belief that black lives matter in educational settings