Dr. James Banks' Article Activity 5-4-2022: Question #4 by Odie Douglas https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i When you think about the level of student, parent/guardian, and community involvement in civic engagement within your school/organization, what racial, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and/or religious groups are most represented? Least represented? en-us 2022-02-10 17:06:25 UTC 2025-11-16 03:30:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Representation https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170562448 The most represented are caucasian and the least represented are non-caucasian. Depending on the subject non- dominant cultures are vilified (Mexican-American War). Reading texts reflect "classics".]]> 2022-05-04 20:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170562448 Those who are overrepresented are those who are most familiar OUR systems and how to navigate them. Those who are least represented are simply, those who do not. https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170773591

]]> 2022-05-05 01:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170773591 LatinX--most georgearterberry https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170774311 2022-05-05 01:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170774311 https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170774728 At my school, there is only one major ethnic group (95% Latinx), but the people who are the most represented are the ones who are more outspoken and involved in politics in the city. They have more connections in the community. Don't quote me on this, but they may be financially better off than the ones who have less power in the city.]]> 2022-05-05 01:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170774728 Caucasian - most, African-American - least jkoenig14 https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170775996 2022-05-05 01:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170775996 At my school students are more involved in civic engagement discussions, and maybe some activities but I rarely saw parent civic engagement. https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777150 2022-05-05 01:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777150 Koreatown LA bmendez86 https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777737 We have mainly Latinx students and families at our site. Families may speak both English and Spanish. Groups not being represented will be from newcomer families and LGTBQI+ ]]> 2022-05-05 01:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777737 English Learners gowen5 https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777945 Our district English Language Learner Advisory Council is very strong. They are always involved and often the main voice of our parents.]]> 2022-05-05 01:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170777945 Who do we value? https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170779276 Our white teacher community is most represented in our staffing. Our students of color are the most underrepresented groups in our district.]]> 2022-05-05 01:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170779276 tasha_dean https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170782095 Diverse cultures are often present, but often some of our lower income and families with different work schedules are not included. We are looking at how do we address these issues.  We identifying other areas in the community likes churches where we might be able to better connect with families.  This is the next level of work we must do.]]> 2022-05-05 01:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/odouglas1221/5j026gms9q6e467i/wish/2170782095