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1
Kozol suggests that witnessing the challenges students face should lead teachers to:
Maintain a neutral stance and avoid getting involved in social issues
a) Focus solely on academics to ensure student success
Advocate for their students' needs and work towards change
Lower their expectations for students facing hardship
2
According to Kozol, what is a key aspect of a teacher's role
Maintaining classroom discipline
Preparing students for tests
Being a witness to students' lives
Delivering standardized curriculum
3
Kozol urges teachers to move beyond simply observing and to do what?
Accept the status quo
Avoid getting involved in controversial issues
Speak out against injustice
Focus on test preparation
4
What does Kozol say teachers witness in their students' lives?
Social and emotional realities
Economic circumstances
Academic performance
ALL OF THE ABOVE
5
According to Kozol, what can teachers find even in challenging circumstances?
Resilience and strength in their students
Consistent parental support
A lack of student motivation
An easy path to change
6
What is NOT a responsibility of a teacher as a witness, according to Kozol?
To challenge systemic inequities
To advocate for students' needs
To connect with families and communities
To only focus on classroom instruction
7
In the chapter, Kozol emphasizes that teachers should acknowledge and validate what about their students?
Their compliance with school rules
Their standardized test scores
Their ability to memorize facts
Their experiences