Teaching in Providence and Oakland, I realized that the first thing is that it wasn't good enough to come in and assume that I had what my students needed in terms of knowledge and skills. I also had to show… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
All kids are different, even when they come from you and theoretically have the same culture. Some of my kids had been more outgoing and had an easy time at school. Others were more shy and needed more support. As… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
New York rushed to get students into early childhood programs, but the research is clear that it has to be high quality. What we… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
The origins of these [schooling] federal policies were tied to President Johnson's war on poverty. Supplemental funds were sent to school districts serving poor… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
That's at the core of equity: understanding who your kids are and how to meet their needs. You are still focused on outcomes, but… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
Most departments of education are set up largely to regulate schools and hold them in compliance. They don't really help schools. When a school… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
We know that African American students tend to be relational learners. It's about the relationships between a teacher and student. Students respond well to… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
It’s hard to think of another field in which experience is considered a liability and those who know the least about the nuts and… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
You don't see a positive culture, stability among teachers, or leadership. We don't focus enough in our policies on creating conditions to educating kids… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
Middle-class kids get to play, develop their thinking ability. Poor kids are much more likely to get regimentation under the guise of socialization. On… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
“There must be a complete interrogation of the thinking that has allowed such practices to operate without challenge...” — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
It's about having a comprehensive vision that includes things like social supports while providing a high-quality education. It seems obvious, but when you look… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
It's been a struggling school for many, many years, and [that's] not surprising since it's serving some of the most disadvantaged kids in the… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
Teaching in Providence and Oakland, I realized that the first thing is that it wasn't good enough to come in and assume that I… — Pedro Noguera Copy Share Image
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