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This term describes the shift of universities toward market-based, profit-oriented practices.
Academic Capitalism
What does it mean for universities to operate as market-driven institutions?
What is academic capitalism or neo librism
What law ensures students with disabilities have access to public education?
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
What does Critical Race Theory argue about racism?
It is systemic
How do school dress codes reflect gender inequality?
They often target girls’ bodies and behavior more than boys
What are Pell Grants?
This federal financial aid program was designed to expand access to higher education for low-income students.
Ramon is certified to teach this high school subject.
Social Studies
What is the difference between access, accommodation, and inclusion?
Access = getting in
Accommodation = getting support
Inclusion = truly belonging
How do differences in identity and social positioning shape students’ experiences within the same educational environment?
Students’ experiences are shaped by intersecting identities (race, class, gender, ability), which influence how they are treated, what opportunities they receive, and how they navigate school structures.
How are Black girls uniquely impacted by school dress codes?
They face racial and gender bias and are punished more harshly
What is the model minority myth?
This stereotype portrays Asian Americans as universally successful, masking inequality.
How can assimilation impact a student’s identity?
It can pressure them to give up their culture to fit in
What is Universal design and inclusive practices
The practice of creating products, environments, and systems that are inherently accessible and usable by the widest range of people possible, regardless of age, ability, or status, without needing specialized adaptation.
Why are theories important in education?
They explain power and policy
What did girls experience in gym class in McCullough’s study?
Verbal and physical harassment from boys
This concept refers to overlapping systems of oppression based on identity (race, class, gender, etc.).
What is intersectionality?
What should your reflection focus on to analyze educational policy?
Systems of power (race, class, gender, disability, inequality.
What type of barriers do disabled students still face?
Structural and institutional barriers
How does intersectionality help us understand different student experiences?
It shows how race, class, gender, and other identities overlap
Black girls are how many times more likely to be suspended from D.C. schools than white girls?
20.8
This concept describes how institutions maintain racial inequality through policies and practices.
What is systemic racism (or structural racism)?
How do stereotypes affect student outcomes?
Bias influences expectations
Lower expectations
Why does language about “accessibility” matter?
It shapes how disability is understood
Why is it important to challenge dominant narratives in education?
To include marginalized voices and reveal hidden inequalities
How did schools respond to gender issues instead of addressing sexism directly?
They separated boys and girls rather than addressing the root problem