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Model Anachronistics Of The K-12 Public Education System

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The K-12 public education system is designed primarily for the success of students from white middle-class families. While historically, this was the population served by this system, current demographic trends are making this model anachronistic. To facilitate the success of all students, schools are increasingly relying on programs that establish social and cultural norms so that all students are able to understand acceptable school behavior. These programs are diverse. Some focus on discipline techniques that alter behavior, others focus on teaching all students how to appropriately advocate for themselves, while others attempt to build the student's’ character. Our initial idea for research is to conduct an interview that explores how
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