Essays on Verve

Introduction

The achievement gap in formal schooling between African American children and other groups is stark. This has proven consistent over time (Coleman, et al, 1966), across jurisdictions (Clotfelter, Ladd & Vigdor, 2009; Bailey & Dziko, 2008), and throughout the K-12 system (The National Center for Education Statistics, 2014). Improving these issues is an obvious direction forward. Yet, the obstacles are numerous and multifaceted (Sanacore, 2004). Relative to the public domain, the school system is often targeted for a lack of understanding in relation to educating young African Americans of low socio-economic status. The curriculum is long been criticized for being de-contextualized to ...

Have learning styles changed over time? If we think about Gardner’s multiple intelligences, or the range of learning styles that have been identified since the second half of the twentieth century, some might say ‘yes’. But, in fact, people have not changed so drastically since the institutionalization of formal schooling in the 18th Century, or since the onset of the Internet generation (otherwise known as the Millennials). What has enabled the genesis of learning styles to emerge is a better understanding of pedagogy. For far too long the only way to learn was through the sage on the stage ...

The invisible dragon was originally published in the year 1993. It was supported and championed by he artists because of its forceful call in reconciliation for beauty. It was also savaged by many of the theoretically oriented critics who saw the concept of beauty as naïve. The critics ignited a debate that showed no sign of flagging. In the present edition, the writer Hickey tries to fan the flames (Hickey 37). He writes with emphasis on more manifestos to stir up polite discussion. He also elaborates more on calls for action than the former aspect of criticism. The ...