The Opportunity Myth : Notice and Wonders by Sylvia Macias https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45 en-us 2023-01-24 16:44:13 UTC 2025-11-21 09:34:01 UTC hello@padlet.com what i notice https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455393364 i notice African and Latine students are more impacted by the Opportunity Myth]]> 2023-01-24 21:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455393364 I noticed that many students of color are having to take remedial classes once they have reached college level. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455394359 2023-01-24 21:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455394359 40% of all college students take at least one remedial class. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395164 2023-01-24 21:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395164 My Wondering https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395208 Where does the gap in skills begin and why is that not identified in that moment? ]]> 2023-01-24 21:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395208 I am wondering why our students of color are behind other students in both work and college advancements. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395301 2023-01-24 21:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395301 High School students straight out of high school lack the skills needed to perform well in their roles/jobs. alexisprieto1 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395417 2023-01-24 21:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395417 What I Wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395574 How can we improve the experience of our students as sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, to ensure that they are not only set up to succeed in college but also set up so that they can have the resources to complete schooling once they've begun?]]> 2023-01-24 21:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395574 Students who opt out of college are also not equipped with skills to do their jobs well yanisakertnoi https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395747 2023-01-24 21:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395747 what i wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395833 i wonder how to successfully lesson plan for the instructional gaps students who are behind grade-level have. for example, how do you effectively scaffold an eight-grade reading level text to a student with a third-grade reading level, without making them fall into pressure from the grade-level "rigor".]]> 2023-01-24 21:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455395833 I am wondering why many of our students are not interested in going to college. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396096 2023-01-24 21:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396096 the lack of resources within the lower socio-economic group https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396637 2023-01-24 21:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396637 I wonder what steps are needed for students of color to be successful in college and their jobs/careers. alexisprieto1 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396814 2023-01-24 21:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396814 60% of African-American and Hispanic college students take at least one remedial course. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396821 2023-01-24 21:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455396821 who's managing the resources and why are these demographics are always impacted https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397120 2023-01-24 21:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397120 I wonder why students that got accepted into college are not ready for college? https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397204 2023-01-24 21:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397204 I noticed... madilynnecalderon https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397296 I noticed that graduates that have a goal and expectation for a given career straight out of high school does not fair better than those with remedial courses.]]> 2023-01-24 21:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397296 I am wondering... mariaguillen11 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397499 What gaps are academic and within our control and which gaps are social, emotional, economic, and out of our immediate control without systemic adjustments.]]> 2023-01-24 21:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397499 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397688 High school level of education does not provide enough skills to perform their job in real world.]]> 2023-01-24 21:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397688 Students need grade appropriate assignments and deep engagements to succeed in school and in college. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397829 2023-01-24 21:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455397829 I noticed that as a student I've heard of this opportunity myth - almost subconsciously - throughout the majority of my schooling https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398096 2023-01-24 21:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398096 students who go straight into a career after high school lack or are missing the skills they need to do their job/ career. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398265 2023-01-24 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398265 I noticed that https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398288 apparently teachers never give grade level appropriate work]]> 2023-01-24 21:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398288 I wonder how we can help students to be ready, prepared and motivated to learn. Is this something that we can help inspire in students? If so, how can we do that? https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398548 2023-01-24 21:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398548 I wonder... madilynnecalderon https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398586 I wonder what type of skills the employers looking for within the career field. I am wondering what skill set that is structured in high school that is not being implemented or applicable outside of high school.]]> 2023-01-24 21:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398586 I wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398736 Are the college students given access to resources to assist them in the remedial courses?]]> 2023-01-24 21:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398736 I wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398936 if teachers give work that is below grade level because the kids are very behind and don’t even understand the basics]]> 2023-01-24 21:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398936 Notice https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398951 Most students do what they are told in school, but are still not ready to succeed AFTER school. 

]]> 2023-01-24 21:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455398951 I notice that the article, and employers talk about the same issue with College graduates not being able to do their jobs. Because they are missing the skills to do it. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399426 2023-01-24 21:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399426 students completing assignments doesn't mean that they are learning. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399429 2023-01-24 21:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399429 I wonder... https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399450 how can we improve the ways we integrate skills and rigor into the classroom with differentiation in mind? ]]> 2023-01-24 21:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399450 Almost 40% of college students take at least one remedial course. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399603 2023-01-24 21:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399603 I noticed https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399646 not all classrooms/schools are created equal.
*Homes as well]]> 2023-01-24 21:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399646 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399686 According to the research, most students have "big, clear plans for college and career."  I noticed this because it is different findings from when teachers survey students.]]> 2023-01-24 21:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399686 I wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399910 if behavior issues are the reason classes can be behind]]> 2023-01-24 21:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455399910 Wondering: What does it mean that most students do what they are asked to do in school? By most, do we mean more than half? https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400048 2023-01-24 21:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400048 how early can we start implementing career goals and tools, to bridge a gap? https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400105 2023-01-24 21:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400105 Wondering https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400216 I am wondering if it is more about the "how," as opposed to the "what."]]> 2023-01-24 21:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400216 Teachers need to believe/hold high expectations https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400310 Too many teachers on our campus don't believe our students are intelligent or capable. We can't succeed in closing the gap if we think this way.]]> 2023-01-24 21:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400310 I wonder if the system can be redone to include classes in the curriculum that are more meaninful and real life experiences for the students. Classes that can really help students learn the skills they are mot getting at school. https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400493 2023-01-24 21:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400493 https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400716 I wonder how educators can help them better prepared for a college career.]]> 2023-01-24 21:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400716 Notice https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400840 40% of all students. Considering the population breakdowns that means that a considerable amount of these students are actually white. So this feels like a question that is addressed to all schools. What is in common (core)?]]> 2023-01-24 21:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455400840 Wonder https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455401166 I wonder what we need to do to help students who are behind/lacking skills needed, while still teaching at grade level, the skills that we need to teach them and have them be/feel successful. ]]> 2023-01-24 21:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sylviaomacias/ynq04z94wjjnbt45/wish/2455401166