Patrick J. Finn- Literacy with an Attitude
After reading Literacy with an Attitude , I started to think about how unfair school can be, depending on where you grow up. Finn talks about two types of education, one that teaches kids how to think for themselves and become leaders, and another that just trains kids to follow rules and get by. It reminded me of how some schools in rich areas have updated books, more arts programs, and time for critical thinking, while schools in "poorer" neighborhoods are focused on test prep and discipline. It feels like the system is set up to keep poor kids from getting the same chances as rich ones. This idea really connects to what's happening in society in the past few years. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, students in wealthy areas had access to laptops, stable internet, and quiet places to learn. Meanwhile, kids in low-income areas often shared devices with siblings, had to work jobs to help their families, or didn't even have Wi-Fi. This example of what is known...