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"African-American students are far more likely than white students to report that their teachers have low academic expectations for them," finds a new report from the Education Alliance, a local education fund. "African-American pupils are also less likely to indicate that there are sufficient caring and mentoring relationships between students and teachers." Researchers surveyed 19 West Virginia schools -- four in central cities, two in mid-sized cities, three in small towns and 10 in rural areas, reports Anna L. Mallory. "This may be the most important research we've done, " said Hazel Palmer, director of the alliance. "We're not saying [students'] perception is reality. But, it is now." The study was sponsored by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the Public Education Network. Researchers also found that even poor students in rural schools have a brighter outlook than more urban students. The survey is primarily a set of data that Palmer said might be too easy to dismiss. But, she said educators should not ignore the findings. She said it goes hand in hand with a study released two years ago of student responses to similar questions. That study also found that students believe race and poverty affect their academic standing. State educators said they would not dismiss either report and are working to remedy the problems. More. |
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