What Should Teachers Do?

I like this article because it is very practical. What ideas does she suggest? What ideas do you have now that you have read hers?

If Ebonics isn't a language...

After reading this, do you agree that Ebonics is a legitimate language? Why or why not? What did you learn about the Oakland Resolution after reading this? What questions do you have about the resolution? Do we need a resolution like this in Georgia?

Linguistic Profiling

How do you feel about the linguistic profiling described in the article? Should something be done about it, or should landlords, employers, etc. be allowed to discriminate if they see fit? When is it OK to practice linguistic profiling and when is it not?

Chideya Ch. 2

What are some of the major points Chideya makes about people of mixed race? What did you learn from this chapter about what it might feel like to be of mixed race? What ideas did this chapter give you about how we might best support students of mixed race?

Chideya Ch. 1

What was the most interesting thing you learned about the new face of race in America from this chapter? What insights does Chideya have from being a reporter? What questions does this chapter raise for you?

The Gender Wars

What do you think of the famous (and still on-going) battle between Summers and Sadker? What good points does each make? What questionable points does each make? How likely is it that both genders have different but equally significant problems in school?