A Career In Urban Education

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I am interested in a career in urban education because I strongly believe in giving back to your community. It is imperative for students to see someone that represent them in a leadership role.

In my perspective, the three factors that I think most significantly contribute to low student achievement in low-income communities are the deficient in resources available for students, lack of collaboration with families and teachers that are not passionate in educating urban students. Some schools in low-income communities have great success, while others do not because of the school’s culture. Creating a school culture that includes multiculturally competent staff, genuine teachers that truly care about the student’s academic and social-emotional

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