Diversity In High School

In a world that is becoming increasingly dynamic and interconnected where each of us are becoming more dependent on each other, diversity is a crucial element of life. Never in human history have students had available to them the

Diversity is a beautiful thing; from religion to physical looks, the differences among people is astounding. The world would be such a monotonous place if everyone were the same. However, many tend to note that diversity in a classroom can sometimes be an issue- especially among the students. From my own experiences within a diverse class, I realize that the contrast between students is a blessing and a curse

Poverty is a serious issue which our society and children faces every day. It is a constant struggle that shouldn’t be ignored. UNICEF states “The study of OECD countries in 2007, over fourteen percent of Australian children under the age of eighteen are currently living in households who are defined as poor or with incomes less than half of the median national income”. The increase in the number and percentage of children living in poverty within our society has contributed to making today's classrooms more diverse than ever it has been. This highlights and makes both teaching and learning more challenging. Diversity exists in the students who are living in poverty and the education assistant and teachers must provide the concept of diversity

According to author John C. Maxwell, “Good leadership isn’t about advancing yourself;it’s about advancing your team.” Much like Maxwell’s quote, I strive to advance my peers and my fellow students at South Florence High School. In my years at South Florence I’ve done my best to lead and be an example at this school by not only participating in clubs, but by doing my best academically. One thing that coincides with great leadership skills is a strong sense and acceptance of diversity in our school environment. Attending a school with a diverse student body helps prepare students for the culturally and ethnically diverse nation which we will be entering after we graduate and begin our lives.

According to the 2014 Public School Review Diversity Report, the state of Maryland is rated the third most diverse public school system in the nation, with 43% White students, 37% African American students, 11% Hispanic students, 6% Asian students, and 3% Unknown. With a significantly higher population of African American students compared to the state average, the Baltimore City School District is a far less diverse agency than the state school system as a whole. Collectively, the Baltimore City Public School District is comprised of 85% African American students, 8% White students, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% American Indian, Multiracial, Native Hawiian/other (Baltimore City Public Schools, 2013a). Considering

The problem is students in the middle school grades are not performing on grade level in reading fluency and comprehension benchmark assessments prior to the state assessment given in the spring. Also exploring more factors that can contribute to achievement gaps such as peer pressure, student tracking, negative stereotyping, and test bias go along with the gap being more than half the struggling readers.

The School's commitment to recognising the importance of diversity extends to all areas of our

It is imperative to understand that while positive interactions with diversity can create positive outcomes, recent research demonstrates how negative interactions with diversity can cause harmful effects (Denson & Bowman, 2013). Therefore it is prudent to create quality interactions among diverse students in order for them to reap the benefits of these interactions (Denson & Bowman, 2013). The need for quality interaction is one way in which student affairs professionals can encourage growth in handling different backgrounds of people. Providing students with different experiences than what they are accustomed to opens the students up to positive interactions with their peers (Denson & Bowman, 2013). It is necessary to encourage every student to participate in experiences related to diversity; students

It’s been said that diversity is one of the largest, most urgent challenges facing higher education today. It’s important that we address it though because education within a diverse environment prepares students for life once they leave us.

In my high school black students are the majority, and I, a white girl, am in the minority. The city’s 60-40 white to black demographic ratio becomes 20-80 in the schools due to private school enrollment. The city of University Heights, our neighbor, does not share the same racial diversity that Cleveland Heights does. What diversity they do have is even further weakened due to a large private school population. Badly in need of structural renovations our high school is to be housed in a swing space for two years. Entering this swing space means crossing over city lines into the neighboring community. Many University Heights community members, including the mayor made it clear that the black faces that would be suddenly “invading” their

The district is committed to practices that will teach students to appreciate diversity and recognize its necessity in a democratic society aiding students in continuing the lifelong learning process. Priorities of this commitment include removing prejudice, cultural barriers, and discrimination that may occur regardless of intention or not. The district recognizes that students need to be educated about social justice and equity while learning to accept and respect those that are not the same as they are. To achieve this requires that the district’s faculty also treat students and each other with acceptance and respect. Students should be prepared to thrive in a society that is multicultural and interconnected globally. Lifelong learners need an appreciation for the various cultures and their innate differences which bring about greater problem solving when each group’s contribution may be

As a part of a minority race at my high school I have personally dealt with racial diversity growing up. Being one of the few Asian students attending my high school I felt like I always had to be extra conscious about what I said, did, and looked like. This being my first encounter with a lack of diversity I was not afraid of the gap between men and women engineers because I knew I would not let it get in the way of pursuing my goals. Going through school I became more and more interested in the STEM field and eventually decided to major in bioengineering. When I first heard of bioengineering I began to research it because it sound like a major made just for me. I saw numbers after numbers stating that the number of female engineers is significantly

Public schools are open to everyone regardless of disability, wealth, status, race or religion when private and parochial schools are not.

Diversity is everywhere. Whether it be in the music or foods we enjoy or the people we associate with, everything that makes up the world we live in today is affected by diversity. Without it, the world wouldn't be as rich with difference as it is now, and our differences define our individuality and purpose in life. To be exposed to the contrasts of one's self to others has been proven to make groups and individuals smarter, lucrative, and more open-minded. With all of these benefits, perhaps the most important place for diversity to be present is at schools. Already, the cultural diversity of Key West High is brilliantly complex. The individualities of each student combined with those of others make a great environment for them to learn

Diversity goes far beyond just race, gender, and age; it encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, life experiences, thoughts, and/or ideas. Diversity means an opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed. It is an opportunity to mature because you are surrounded by people with whom you do not share many similarities. Thus, expanding your worldview as you experience life through another person’s eyes. Diversity provides the possibility to learn about other people’s cultures, life experiences, and personal aspirations that have influenced how they think and live.