Models and Theories that Guide Early Childhood Educators in Advancing Equity - Georgia B (TRHS)
Due to there being increased conversation about equity in classrooms across the country, people are trying to figure out how to create culturally diverse classrooms with better retention levels in advanced courses. Oftentimes, much of the work for equity in education is focused on the high school level. However, Ford in 2020 explains that this is a mistake, and rather the focus should be placed on early education, which is the range from preschool to third grade (or more specifically ages 3-8). By putting the focus here, educators are able to set Black and Brown students up for success in the long term, as opposed to trying to do reverse the damage that has already been done by the time the students make it to high school and post-secondary education. Racial Pride and School Engagement By emphasizing racial pride and heritage education for Black and Brown students as a part of school engagement, elementary schools are setting young students of color up for suc...