Racial Disparities in Education

The video discusses how institutional racism affects education, leading to an achievement gap. It highlights the over-assignment of students of color to special education and the allocation of less experienced teachers to schools with more students of color. Additionally, it addresses the inequitable distribution of resources and the under-assignment of students of color to gifted programs, emphasizing the systemic nature of these issues.

What is considered a major factor contributing to the achievement gap in education?

• Lack of funding

• Parental involvement

• Student motivation

• Institutional racism

How does institutional racism manifest in the assignment of students to special education?

• By reducing class sizes

• By providing extra resources

• By over-assigning students of color

• By offering advanced classes

What is a common characteristic of teachers assigned to schools with students of color?

• Retired professionals

• New and less trained

• Highly experienced

• Specialized in gifted education

In racially diverse districts, where are the most experienced teachers typically found?

• In urban schools

• In low-income schools

• In rural schools

• In middle-class white schools

What is the national perception of the distribution of teachers in diverse districts?

• It is ignored by policymakers

• It is accepted as institutional racism

• It is seen as fair

• It is considered illegal

How are students of color typically assigned to school buildings?

• To the best-equipped buildings

• To the worst buildings

• To buildings with the most resources

• To the newest buildings

What do experts say about the distribution of giftedness across populations?

• It is concentrated in urban areas

• It is equally distributed

• It is rare among students of color

• It is more common in wealthy families

What is the typical racial composition of high-track classes in diverse schools?

• Mostly students of color

• Equally diverse

• Mostly international students

• Mostly white middle-class students