Why students go to school. Is it because they are forced? Are they looking for a better future? Or are they just looking for acceptance? Many people follow their own unique path. In New York City Nicole Tortoriello looks at the statistics of the life of a minority. Tortoriello goes more into detail when specifically hitting on the difference of treatment when it comes to school. Tortoriello hits on the idea that not all people are given equal rights or benefits especially if you’re a minority. The journal even stated the idea that low-income families, as long as their child is American (primarily white), can get an accepted way more than a minority ever could hope to. The key factors are how high school can be so demanding, the shift of minority groups and the
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Tortoriello hits on New York city in particular. The reason behind it? New York city has 8 specialized high schools that rank top in the nation. Though what Tortoriello finds them more infamous for is their rule of what’s passing and what’s failing for the acceptance exam. Tortoriello states that, “for African American and Latino students who apply, the acceptance rates are even lower, at just 5% and 7% respectively, although these students make up about 30% and 40% of total public school students in New York City. ( Tortoriello 418)” Unlike the acceptance for “white or lighter color skin,” this statistic shows that African Americans and Latinos no matter how hard they try to have a low acceptance rate. Later on, Tortoriello goes on to explain that a court case was started to end this discrimination through the LDF (Latin American Discovery Fund). It was later pointed out in the article that students of Latino or African American decent believe that the ticket to life is going to these schools so, in turn, they work extra hours just to pay for
Tortoriello hits on New York city in particular. The reason behind it? New York city has 8 specialized high schools that rank top in the nation. Though what Tortoriello finds them more infamous for is their rule of what’s passing and what’s failing for the acceptance exam. Tortoriello states that, “for African American and Latino students who apply, the acceptance rates are even lower, at just 5% and 7% respectively, although these students make up about 30% and 40% of total public school students in New York City. ( Tortoriello 418)” Unlike the acceptance for “white or lighter color skin,” this statistic shows that African Americans and Latinos no matter how hard they try to have a low acceptance rate. Later on, Tortoriello goes on to explain that a court case was started to end this discrimination through the LDF (Latin American Discovery Fund). It was later pointed out in the article that students of Latino or African American decent believe that the ticket to life is going to these schools so, in turn, they work extra hours just to pay for