Reading A White Teacher Talks About Race has helped open my eyes to how much diversity there really is in our education system. It has shown me how race, economic status, exceptionality, and many life challenges affect a student’s attendance, work ethic, and grades. This book also helped me gain perspective on what life may be like for students that face discrimination, such as finding a job, having enough food and shelter, taking care of their children, and much more. One big lesson I got out of this reading was that students react in an entirely different way when they know that the teacher genuinely cares about them and wants nothing but the best for them. The book also showed me how teachers who do not show this caring nature to their students can cause the student’s performance and attendance to lower and that the student loses hope of becoming successful.…