Solving Stratification: Opening Opportunities in Math Education | Kristian Edosomwan | TEDxTAMU
Kristian Edosomwan coined the term "opportunity stratification" to explain students' different levels of access to opportunities such as advanced mathematics. Kristian explores how these gaps shape students' academic and life trajectories and presents ideas to ensure all learners have the mathematical foundation needed to support and hold up our world.To learn more about TEDxTAMU and explore our speakers and events, visit www.tedxtamu.org.
Kristian Edosomwan is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture (TLAC) at Texas A&M University with an emphasis in Multicultural Education. She is a critical quantitative scholar who researches educational inequities of students from marginalized and minoritized backgrounds. Specifically, her research and publications often center on advanced K-12 coursework, academic tracking, and discipline as it relates to student outcomes. She has published in journals such as Race, Ethnicity and Education, School Science and Mathematics, and the Journal of Education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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