Why might African American parents be cautious of the treatment their children receive?

What will be an ideal response?


African Americans' experience with education in the not-too-distant past involved segregation and forced busing to be integrated. Many of the negative actions taken against African Americans during this time are still remembered and influence this caution. The majority of public school teachers are white.

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What will be an ideal response?

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According to Piaget, early experiences with distance and measurement must be informal until

A. Children can count B. Children can conserve quantities C. Children can use a ruler D. Children can add

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A way schools can enhance communication with parents

A. use professional jargon B. expect parents meet on the school schedule C. communicate irregularly D. be an active listener E. assume parents are not interested

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Early identification of developmental problems:

a. helps in the prevention of secondary handicapping conditions
b. allows for early testing
c. prevents the necessity for Child Find
d. encourages parents to make placements early in private schools

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