In “Literacy with an Attitude” it empathizes the importances of literacy not just as a skill but by empowerment and social justice. Finn says that literacy is tied to social class. Fin also discusses literacy in our history. He says how literacy is viewed differently in various social classes. This can affect access to educational resources. There are challenges faced by those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Finn also brings up “academic literacy” and “street literacy”. Finn talks about the contrast the skills have. How one is need for success in formal education and the other is used in everyday life.
“Tracking: Why Schools Should Take Another Route” by Jeannie Oakes critiques how schools use the practice of tracking in education. Where students are divided into groups based on ability. It is argued that tracking reinforces social inequalities and affects students from marginalized backgrounds limiting their ability to succeed and advance in academic settings. Not only this but tracking has a negative impact of students self-esteem. Tracking can create a fixed mindset about schooling rather than a growth mindset. Oakes offers the idea of a mixed ability classroom to create collaboration and support among students.
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