Ricardo Rosa - Equity and Justice in Education

Ricardo Rosa, a Professor of Public Policy, discusses the intersection of public policy and educational policy, emphasizing the impact of external factors on educational outcomes. He critiques the American educational system's philosophy, highlighting issues of equity and justice, particularly for students of color. Rosa connects these issues to historical injustices and advocates for resisting privatization and high-stakes testing. He argues for a fully funded public education system, drawing comparisons to Finland's model, and stresses the harm caused by high-stakes testing, which fosters competition over collaboration.

What is the main reason Ricardo Rosa teaches public policy?

• He thinks it is a lucrative career.

• He believes it is unrelated to educational policy.

• He wants to focus on economic policy.

• He believes public policy is educational policy.

According to Rosa, what is a major issue with the American educational curriculum?

• It is whitewashed and does not reflect diverse experiences.

• It is too focused on technology.

• It is too short.

• It is overly diverse.

What does Rosa connect the educational philosophy of 'stop being in order to be' to?

• Modern technology

• European educational systems

• Ancient Greek philosophy

• Slave plantations and Indigenous boarding schools

What is Rosa's stance on charter schools?

• He supports their expansion.

• He believes they are essential for innovation.

• He thinks they should replace public schools.

• He resists them as part of privatization.

Which country's educational system does Rosa admire for its lack of charter schools?

• United States

• Finland

• Canada

• Australia

What does Rosa believe high-stakes testing promotes?

• Increased funding for schools

• Creativity in the classroom

• Competition rather than collaboration

• Collaboration among teachers

How does Rosa describe the impact of high-stakes testing on students?

• It encourages lifelong learning.

• It does violence on young people.

• It improves their social skills.

• It has no significant impact.