Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers- Michael Madrigal

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Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 1 Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers Michael Madrigal Arizona State University CDE 350: Inequality and Diversity in Education Dr.Terri & Copper Hlava 06/15/23

Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 2 In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a part of article 26 states, “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages.Elementary education shall be compulsory," (United Nations, n.d.). In addition, in an excerpt from article 28 states, "States Parties recognize the right of the child to education...[and] Make primary education compulsory and available free to all"(Convention on the rights of the child | ohchr 1989). With this being said, it is the duty of our federal government to be committed and allow all people easy access to education by establishing the prices to be cheap and affordable for those of all classes. With the access to education, it allows children to grow mentally and establish their own social abilities. The access to education is vital for a child’s development in their social skills to allow them to understand social concepts at a young age. A major concept that they could build from schools is learning and spending time with other individuals of other backgrounds and upbringings. Now, were these same duties committed by our government in order to provide the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers, the same education that they both deserved? The Hallway Hangers and the Brothers were both brought up from different racial backgrounds. Although they came from different racial backgrounds, they were both brought up from poor families and lived in poor communities. According to Macleod, “The Hallway Hangers are white boys of Italian or Irish descent.They all smoke cigarettes, drink regularly, and use drugs. All but two have been arrested. Stereotyped as “hoodlums,” “punks,” or “burnouts” by outsiders,” (Macleod, p. 25-26). Also, Macleod states, “this peer group is not a distinctive

Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 3 subculture with its own set of values defined in opposition to the dominant culture. The Brothers attend high school on a regular basis. None of them smokes cigarettes, drinks regularly, or uses drugs. None has been arrested,” (Macleod, p.45). As you can see, both groups come from rough upbringings when it comes to financial status and location in which they live. The only major difference among the two groups is the ideals and values of the groups. As the Hallway Hangers are rough and seen as hoodlums or punks, the Brothers are determined and devoted individuals to getting out of the rough area in which they have grown up in all their lives through their education and hard work in their studies. The Hallway Hangers and the Brothers have different views on education. The Brothers see it as their way out and to strive for more while the Hallway Hangers see it as a waste of time and would rather abuse substances such as alcohol and tobacco products. The Brothers’ growth when it comes to education is not supported as it would be of others who are of a higher economic status due to them having to attend a school that is open to the public. The educational curriculum is not of the level at the public school of the Brothers than that of a private school. “Low-income, black, and Latino students do not often find themselves in classrooms where their culture and understanding of the world are rewarded. They do not experience the kind of supportive, alternative spaces they desperately need in order to redefine themselves,” (Weis & Lois, 61). The growth of these students is stunted by these public schools not providing them with the same opportunities and support that they would have received if they had the funds and resources to attend a private educational institution. Times have changed

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Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 4 for the better now. The United States Government, has set up programs and policies to aid those of low income families to have access to quality education just as they would if their families were to be of higher income. This would be a prime example of equity when it comes to education. The United States has now made quality education accessible and affordable to all, not just to those of higher incomes. This is something that The Brothers were victims of due to them having to settle for a lower education at the time of their educational careers. Against all social constructs and expectations, such as the school-to-prison pipeline, the Brothers bettered their education and stayed determined against all odds. According to GLSEN, “Black/African American youth, Latino/a youth, and youth with disabilities experience disproportionately higher rates of school discipline and involvement with the criminal/juvenile justice system and lower high school graduation rates,” (GLSEN, p.3). The Brothers went against the stereotype and against the statistics by maintaining their ambitious mindset to continue with their studies and use it as a pathway out of their rough lifestyles that they had to grow up in. When students are failing or struggling with the curriculum, it is the duty of staff and especially teachers to identify this to support that child. They are the models and support system that these children need in their lives to boost their educational development. The teachers and staff are crucial pieces to the structure of these children’s development. In order to aid them, the teachers should take approaches that are not disciplinary but supportive to their needs. Give them positive reinforcement with the things that they are doing right to boost their morale and then

Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 5 show them how to fix the things that they are struggling with. This small strategy can improve a student’s performance substantially. The United States Government has committed to many solutions in order to better our educational system. They have made great leaps and strides toward the right direction. We as the people of America need to keep pushing for these improvements in order to give the children of America the best opportunity for education for all.

Right to an Education for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers 6 References REQUIRED For Lesson 7 - Educational Exclusion: Drop Out, Push Out and School-to-Prison Pipeline (GLSEN). https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Educational_Exclusion_2013.pdf. Beyond Silenced Voices : Class, Race, and Gender in United States Schools, Revised Edition , edited by Lois Weis, and Michelle Fine, State University of New York Press, 2005. ProQuest Ebook Central , https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/lib/asulib-ebooks/detail.action?d ocID=6458899. MacLeod, Jay. Ain't No Makin' It : Aspirations and Attainment in a Low-Income Neighborhood, Third Edition , Taylor & Francis Group, 2008. ProQuest Ebook Central , https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/lib/asulib-ebooks/detail.action?d ocID=709014. Janice Bloom. “REQUIRED For Lesson 6 - Ch. 4 : Hallowing the Promise of Higher Education.” Beyond Silenced Voices : Class, Race, and Gender in United States Schools, by Lois Weis, p. 63–,

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