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Which term describes the potential to obtain resources or information through personal connections?
What term refers to the economic and social condition of limited access to adequate food?
What is the Achievement Gap?
Which federal law provides educational rights and services to students experiencing homelessness?
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What does classism refer to?
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What is a characteristics of MSI (Minority Serving Institutions)?
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What does the term gentrification imply?
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What does a needs-based assessment aim to do?
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What does BIPOC stand for?
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How does socioeconomic status (SES) influence student opportunities?
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What is one consequence of food deserts on students?
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What was the main theme of the movie Erin Brockovich?
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What does the phrase 'Never let students interfere with your education' imply?
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How does contamination primarily affect low-income and minority communities?
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How do higher-income areas influence educational resources?
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What is a significant effect of educators being sensitive to students' economic situations?
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Study Notes
Social Capital
- Social capital refers to the ability to access resources, favors, or information through personal connections.
- It also encompasses shared values and resources that enable individuals to collaborate effectively towards a common goal.
Economic Standards
- Economic standards encompass the material conditions of a person's life, such as the goods and services they can access.
- It also includes the economic resources available to them.
BIPOC
- BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
- It's a term used to recognize and address the systemic challenges faced by individuals marginalized based on race and ethnicity.
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
- Socioeconomic status is a key factor considered by social scientists to understand an individual's or group's class standing.
- It influences factors like access to resources, parental involvement, and stress levels.
McKinney-Vento Act
- A federal law designed to protect the educational rights and provide essential services to homeless students in pre-K through 12th grade.
Needs-based Assessments
- A systematic approach used to identify needs, analyze their causes, and prioritize actions for addressing them.
Food Insecurities
- A household-level condition characterized by limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
- It's driven by economic and social factors.
Social Stratification
- Refers to the hierarchical ranking of individuals or groups within a society based on factors like income and power.
Poverty-stricken Communities
- Communities where the poverty rate significantly surpasses the wealthier population.
Achievement Gap
- The disparity in academic performance observed between different student groups.
Gentrification
- A process where wealthier individuals move into a previously lower-income urban area, leading to changes in housing, businesses, and sometimes displacement of existing residents.
Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
- Educational institutions in the U.S that enroll a notably high percentage of students from minority groups.
Classism
- A form of discrimination based on an individual's socioeconomic status or class.
Title 1
- A federal program created to provide support to students from low-income families.
Cultural Bias
- The interpretation and judgment of experiences based on the standards and perspectives of one's own culture.
Small Group Instruction (SGI)
- An educational approach focused on facilitating learning through interactions within small groups.
Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
- A state agency responsible for promoting and overseeing public education within a state.
Post Realism
- The foundation of scientific reasoning.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to social capital, economic standards, and socioeconomic status, alongside the BIPOC community's challenges. Delve into the definitions and implications of these terms, as well as the significance of laws like the McKinney-Vento Act in supporting marginalized groups. Test your knowledge and understanding of these essential social issues.
