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In the field of education, it is increasingly dependent upon credentials like certification, education, years of experience, etc.

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counter-school culture is seen in student's insubordination and defying authority; it's a gateway to that culture. You can see this in the lads need to have a "laff" as a means to be a part of that counter-school culture; a certain level of mischief

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Educators keep teaching TEKS that promise students that they will succeed and master in later years, but in reality the curriculum hinders students from leading

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The kids have their own way of thinking therefore they create their own culture of resistance toward the school system.

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Reflection: Continuous cycle of self expectations and resistance to learning anything that does not have to do with what you plan on pursuing as a job in the future.
Personal reflection: I have a student whose only motivation is to continue in the family business of raising horses and constantly states how he does not need to learn ELA, Math, or any other content area because it is not needed for what he intends to do for work.

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Just like a sense of belonging was of utmost importance to the lads, this is crucial to student engagement and success. Students who cannot find a place where the belong find themselves in hostile environments where it is harder for them to thrive.

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Thalia and I shared stories regarding our experiences with language growing up in the RGV. Both of these experiences were similar to the subordination expected from students that can eventually lead to inequality.

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Tuition free education lays a strong foundation for evening out the field for the lower socio-economic status students if the teacher provides all of the supports that can help them be successful.

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Despite their tough demeanor and reputation, the lads need a sense of belonging in order to feel validated.

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The more rules we enforce, the more the "lads" would try to break them.

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Authorities view the lads as inferior and rebellious

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#3:
* Edcouch-Elsa Walkout
*Standarized Testing (filters out students)
*Teaching to the test
*Life-Skills
*Curriculum Relevancy
*Critical Thinking

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1. Define middle class:
conventional attitude in relation to socioeconomic status of the individual?