Disproportionality, Standards, Homework

Disproportionality

A group's representation in a particular category that exceeds expectations for that group or differs substantially from the representation of others in that category.

The School to Prison Pipeline

The increasing patterns of contact students have with the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems as a consequence of the zero-tolerance policies and school disciplinary measures.

Culturally Responsive Management

An approach recognizing the cultural differences in behavior and addressing biases in disciplinary practices towards Black and Latino/a students.

Implicit Bias

Attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Microaggressions

Brief and commonplace verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities that convey negative or derogatory messages to marginalized individuals.

No Child Left Behind Act (2001)

Legislation that mandated states to develop education standards, resulting in varied rigor and difficulty across states.

Common Core Standards

A set of educational standards for teaching and assessing K-12 students in the United States, focusing on math and English literacy.

Learning Targets

Statements that define what students are expected to achieve, guiding educators in the lesson-planning process.

Structural and Individual Reasons for Disproportionality

Complex factors contributing to disproportionality in education that stem from both systemic issues and personal biases.

Educational Equity

The principle that all students should have access to the same high-quality education, regardless of their backgrounds.