Read the article “ Can a program designed for British diplomats fix Chicago’s schools?” by Hendershot which is attached to the Exam 3 folder. This article provides some context for the sociological scenario in the Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) school district you will analyze for this exam. The information in this article is not intended to be viewed as an historical examination of the issue of inequitable schooling.
https://canvas.ku.edu/courses/68685/files/3671735?…
1) Analyze the KCMO situation from a historical perspective. Clearly identify, in your analysis, the relevant historical factors that may have contributed to the school district’s struggles and the parents’ calls for the schools to be de-tracked. Dig deeper than a recounting of the information in the Hendershot article. Provide support for any assertions of fact you make from the course readings. (0.5-1 page).
2) Analyze the situation from a sociological perspective and clearly discuss how race and class informs this issue. (1-2 pages)
3) Put yourself in the role of the educational sociologist hired by the KCMO school district. What would be your advice, based on the sociological perspective you discussed in question
4. What should the district do about parents’ request to de-track the schools and implement the IB curriculum? Provide your reasons for this advice and as always support any assertions of fact using the course readings. (1-2 pages).
