Achievement and Opportunity Gap in the Classroom

The achievement and opportunity gap is shown in our classrooms every day. Many may not notice but colored individuals feel like a minority in the classroom which makes it harder for them speak up in class and ask questions when theyre afraid of being judged for not knowing the answer. Well at least thats how I feel. This is most shown in advanced classes, such as my LA class, the majority of the class is white and nobody seems to want to talk to me. Because of the achievement gap colored students arent as likely to get into an advanced class, and even if they do theyre still treated as a minority. Making us work harder for our place in the classroom.

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