Most students of color are not well prepared for college computer science learning due to the structural barriers in educational access and opportunities. ... Stereotypes about what type of students can learn computer science result in low expectations that schools have of students of color. ... Furthermore, because people usually view students in color in computing as odd or eccentric, it ultimately affect how students of color look upon their potential in computer field. ... Underrepresentation of students of color in computer science field reflects some severe problems embedded in our educa...

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By being exposed to diverse groups future teacher are able to develop acceptance and appreciation for the students and will look beyond the color of their skin or their ethnicity to help them gain an education like any student in the classroom. ... By using this information teachers can break down the barrier and provide students with an easy and comfortable environment to learn in. ...

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In David Hursh's (Date) article, it mentioned "how testing policies further legitimize program differences by forcing schools with low test scores (those composed primarily of students of color and students living in poverty) to institute more regimented methods of instruction"" (p. 157). ... [It] is equivalent to the breaking down of those barriers of class, race, and national territory which kept men from perceiving the full import of their activity " (p.34). ...

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Education is what we all strive to get. For some its handed down. While for others it is a struggle to get one. It's often said that with education comes advantages and benefits; it's viewed as a ticket to success. The thing that is overlooked is that sometimes education can have its disadvantages t...

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HISTORICAL IMPLICATIONS The trends in immigration throughout the history of the United States are clearly written on the "Immigration Timeline" (www.fofweb.com). What began as a business venture for several European countries, developed into much more. People all over the world maintain the viewpoint of America being the land of opportunity and seek to immigrate to the United States. PART ONE Patterns and Trends in Immigration There are essentially four distinct patterns and trends in immigration. The first pattern began with England's expansion of territory to North America and Canada...

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