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Overrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education

By The Unknown
April 22, 2015 - 00:15
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Since the 1970s there has been consistent overrepresentation of minorities, particularly African Americans, in special education programs. Today, many more people are identified with learning disabilities. The overrepresentation of minority students is an increasingly important issue as minority students are becoming the majority of public school populations. Teachers refer minority students to special education programs more often than Caucasian students, and teachers mainly refer students to special education programs. Minority students are more often referred to special education programs for behavioral problems than academic issues.

Leading Adult Literacy Groups in Women’s Prisons: 7 Guidelines for the Young Educator

By HCRL
April 21, 2015 - 23:25
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          Next year I will be leading a weekly literacy group in a women’s prison that is composed of outside college students, and women from the inside. I have been participating in classes in prisons for 1.5 years, and am excited about my new role. With that said, my position next year gives me great responsibility over the group, the content we cover, and how we lead sessions. I will have the support of professors, but they will not be in the prison with the group. I have many questions about the best ways to support, empower and provide an enjoyable educational experience for adult learners.