Are We Closing the Gap Yet? Latinos and the Challenge of Urban Teacher Education

DOI: 10.5716/2251-1814_EeL88

Authors: Rosa Fagundes, PhD, Associate Professor

Abstract:

The issues and challenges of the U.S. education system for improving academic achievement gap are described. Commentary is provided regarding the need for culturally responsive pedagogy in teacher preparation programs in urban areas like Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Keywords: urban education; English Language Learners; Latinos; poverty effects; teacher preparation