Closing The Achievement Gap Essay

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There are many factors that play a role in the deficit of how well our students of today are doing academically. From environment to the actually teacher plays a crucial roll in filling in the achievement gap. It’s more than just the basic knowledge of knowing how to read, write and do math. A lot of social and emotional problems play a huge role in how successful our students can be. In order to close the achievement gap we have to do more than just teach the basic. In this paper I will discuss best practices that are used in school throughout the country in hopes to close the achievement gap.
Race and poverty plays a huge role in closing the achievement gap. “Low achievement and dropping out are problems rooted in social and economic inequality” (Boyd-Zaharias &Pate-Bain, 2008). Closing the achievement gap can …show more content…

Teachers must understand the culture of their students. Being able to understand the cultural differences will help to make a connection of what is being taught. “Helping learners make the link between their culture and the new knowledge and skills they encounter inside school is at the heart of ensuring that all students achieve at high levels” (National Education Association, 2011). Helping our children understand their culture helps them to learn about their roles in the world. Educators are suppose to work with their students to culturally develop their student in a very diverse world. Knowing where they com from and having a solid understanding of their culture will prepare them to be responsible, proud individuals. Its important for teachers and administrators to be culturally diverse so that they are able to connect with their students. When students can make a genuine connection with their teacher, they feel a sense of belonging and they feel that some one cares about them as a person not just a student. Having that sense of feeling that they matter will motivate them to do their best at all

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