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Approaching Educational Shortcomings

Brief Summary

Collectively, the articles share highly informative perceptivities concerning the past

and present education conditions in particular areas of the United States. While the country is

globally perceived to be a first-world economy, the articles present a contrary approach and

share insights into most learners' real challenges. In essence, the study by John (314) reveals

the shortcomings experienced by Latino and black students, certainly evolving around

academic, "social, psychological," and cultural domains. Traditionally, Latino and black

learners face numerous challenges associated with beliefs that significantly affect their

overall academic success. Besides other renowned concerns such as social and economic

issues, there is adequate evidence in the articles attesting that race, ethnicity, identity, and

culture significantly influence academic achievement by impacting the students' wellness

(John 312 - 334). Collectively, renowned social aspects present numerous complexities that

negatively impact and continuously delude equality among American learners.

The article by Gilberto et al. embraces a personalized model that reveals numerous

personal experiences and educational challenges (662). This particular article also focuses on

the need to consider interpersonal relationships among the youth and their respective effect

on educational achievements. The report presents a study on a student who shares how

opportunities pass by that would instead encourage robust interpersonal relationships in

school, thus affecting academic "success" (Gilberto et al.). In brief, through an article,

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Gilberto et al. attest to the positive impact of interpersonal relationships towards developing

mutual respect between learners and teachers and valuing the differences attached to ethnicity

and race (671). In contrast, Gilberto et al. acknowledge that most opportunities do not

inevitably present themselves because learners have to be in school, but because other aspects

such as "financial abilities" and family setups also play a part (669). Teachers, school

administrators, and staff are portrayed as "not interested" in the learners' financial strengths

but are singularly committed to respecting school administrative traditions and structures

(Elizabeth and Elizabeth).

Areas of Agreement

The insights presented in the articles are evidently informative and worth considering

if the country needs to rechannel its targets towards achieving educational goals. The reports

provide referential conclusions on the actual education status and shortcomings facing

disadvantaged students. However, the two unchallengeable opinions that this reflective

journal agrees with are: race, ethnicity, culture, and identity significantly affect academic

success, and learners' interpersonal skills and relationships significantly contribute to

individual academic success (Margaret). Embedded ethnic and racial disparities influence

unequal educational opportunities among subject students. Also, there is agreement that

systematic stereotypes, practices, and policies inertly function against disadvantaged students

and learners of color and minority groups by dimming their academic success opportunities.

Long-term educational impacts include self-worth and self-identity, specifically at the college

level (Elizabeth and Elizabeth). Education also impacts how one considers themselves on

issues associated with social classes. For example, after attaining a college degree, society is

likely to consider one as different from those with lowers academic achievements. Non-

conformity between students and teachers, particularly in racially diverse compositions, may

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Surname 1 Student's Name Instructor/Professor Course Date Approaching Educational Shortcomings Brief Summary Collectively, the articles share highly informative perceptivities concerning the past and present education conditions in particular areas of the United States. While the country is globally perceived to be a first-world economy, the articles present a contrary approach and share insights into most learners' real challenges. In essence, the study by John (314) reveals the shortcomings experienced by Latino and black students, certainly evolving around academic, "social, psychological," and cultural domains. Traditionally, Latino and black learners face numerous challenges associated with beliefs that significantly affect their overall academic success. Besides other renowned concerns such as social and economic issues, there is adequate evidence in the articles attesting that race, ethnicity, identity, and culture significantly influence academic achievement by impacting the students' wellness (John 312 - 334). Collectively, renowned social aspects present numerous complexities that negatively impact and continuously delude equality among American learners. The article by ...
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