Marginalized Stories

    Hi readers! Today we will be discussing the topic of marginalized stories, particularly those of students and children from the past and present. In elementary schools across the United States, if we were to take a deeper look as a society, we can come to find that as a country we have not created a perfect environment in schools in order to give all children equal opportunity as they grow and learn. Research has found that children of color and those with families who receive less income are treated as less than compared to those students whose families attain a higher income and are white. To discover that these young and innocent children of color, who should be protected from circumstances as such, are experiencing this unfair treatment such as being shown the idea they are not worthy of an adult figure's compassion, respect, care, resources or teaching in general is heartbreaking and infuriating to know. As educators or role models in children's lives with authority, we should be building a safe environment that motivates and provides students with the same treatment that a white child born into a family with higher income receives. No student should feel like they are unworthy or undeserving of the bare minimum amount of care, attention, help and respect that they are deserving to experience. When referring back to history this shows us that we must do better in not allowing history to repeat itself and strictly move forward so we are able to provide better environments and condition for these students as they work toward their future. Marginalized stories can range from varieties, this being only one aspect. It is important that we are educated on these matters and aware of the things going on around us, so we are able to make a change no matter how small and to notice a marginalized student in order to provide assistance and care.