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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I'm sure it was painful for you, and is now painful for OP. But it isn't very practical, or helpful, to post on the Internet your vague wishes that the "power structure" (economic stratification) would simply go away. I share your wishes, but I doubt the 1% is going to give up its power any time soon. As a teacher, you might have some practical advice for OP.[/quote]

I was simply posting this on a forum because it was brought up in the context of a discussion forum, so I actually think what I said is helpful and relevant. In term of providing practical advice, I would tell OP to organize with the other working class parents at the school because I highly doubt her experience is an isolated one. As well, I'm sure there are other working class teachers, or people who have experienced some sort of marginalization in their life that understand the perspective of the OP. Seek out those people and teachers, and have your student develop relationships with those individuals. They will be his/her strength when you're not immediately around. Prepare your child for the harsh reality of what it means to be a low income student in a student body of affluence, but do not let your child be silenced or made to feel ashamed. Give them the critical lens that will allow him/her to advocate on his/her own behalf, especially when their own school is engaging in some shady practices. [/quote]

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