America to me. Episode five, Academic expectations based on race /

In Episode 5, we meet a new group of white students at Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) whose experiences contrast with those of the school's students of color. One key area of difference involves academic expectations - what is expected of the white students academically as oppos...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: James, Steve, 1955- (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Sausalito, CA : Ro*Co Films, 2018.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In Episode 5, we meet a new group of white students at Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRFHS) whose experiences contrast with those of the school's students of color. One key area of difference involves academic expectations - what is expected of the white students academically as opposed to the students of color, and the influence that those high or low expectations have on the students' placement (Honors Track, College Prep, etc.), teacher attention, student motivation, and academic success.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed June 03, 2020).
Physical Description:1 online resource (60 minutes)
Playing Time:00:59:28