Discriminatory practices harm students of color and lowincome students from "summary" of Race, Class, and Education by Kenneth J. Meier,Joseph Stewart,Robert E. England
The educational system in the United States has long been plagued by discriminatory practices that disproportionately harm students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. These discriminatory practices manifest in various forms, such as unequal funding for schools in minority neighborhoods, biased disciplinary policies that target students of color, and limited access to advanced coursework for low-income students. Students of color often face systemic barriers that hinder their academic success, such as a lack of culturally relevant curriculum, racially biased standardized tests, and a shortage of qualified teachers of color. These barriers not only limit the educational opportunities available to students of color but also perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality. Similarly, low-income students are often disadvantaged by a lack of resources and support systems within the education system. Schools in low-income communities tend to have fewer resources, lower-quality facilities, and less experienced teachers, which can contribute to lower academic achieveme...
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