Thursday, October 23, 2008

How Does Class Shapes A Child Educational Experiences?

I believe socioeconomic status plays a large part on the educational experience. As I think about the question, I think about the different communities in NJ. You can travel to schools in Bergen County and compare them to schools in Hudson County. The educational system in both areas can be vastly different. There are different types of funding provided to the schools. Bergen County I believe receives less funding from the federal government but more funding from the propriety owners, whereas Hudson County receives more funding from the government and less funding form propriety owners. The type of funding will affect the types of programs, equipment, supplies and staffs needed. Some schools Hudson County may not have simple supplies like paper; pencils or books where as school in Bergen County have a surplus of supplies.In addition, the wealthier communities will receive more parent support in fund raise and provide their children with tutoring in area of weakness. In communities with less wealth and without federal funding, student may not get additional support. As you take a look at the communities there is vast differences in the race of people in the communities. The race and education of the community will have a huge advantage on the wealth of the community, therefore largely effecting the quality of the education in these communities.

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