DEAR CRYSTAL LASHELLE LAX IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE? RACISM...

 

RACISM HINDER ALL USA CHILDREN FROM LEARNING WHAT'S IMPORTANT

COMPARE TO CHINA. USA CHILDREN ARE BEHIND.

THIS COUNTRY FIGHT AGAINST ITS OWN SELF

WE ARE REALITY FACTS MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

THE FIGHT ISNT ALWAYS THEM IN USA AGAINST US

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📘 What Recent Research Shows

1. Racism harms children’s mental and physical health

The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies racism as a fundamental threat to child and adolescent health, noting that exposure to racism increases stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative health outcomes. AAP Publications

2. Students of Color report widespread experiences of racism in school

A 2024 CDC analysis found that high school students who experience racism at school are more likely to report:

• Poor mental health
• Higher suicide risk
• Increased substance use

These findings show that racism is not just a social issue—it directly affects students’ safety and well‑being. CDC

3. Racism contributes to academic disparities

The American Psychological Association reports that racism and bias help maintain racial disparities in PreK–12 education. This includes:

• Unequal discipline
• Lower expectations from teachers
• Biased academic tracking
• Reduced access to advanced coursework

These systemic factors shape long‑term academic outcomes. American Psychological Association

4. Students themselves recognize both individual and systemic racism

A 2025 systematic review of school psychology research found that K–12 students clearly perceive racism in:

• Teacher interactions
• Peer relationships
• School policies
• Curriculum representation

Their perspectives highlight how racism is embedded in everyday school life. Springer

5. Explicit acts of racism still occur in schools

Recent educational research emphasizes that explicit racist incidents—slurs, harassment, discriminatory discipline—continue to happen and require intentional school‑wide responses. USC Race and Equity Center

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🧠 What This Means for Children

Across studies, the pattern is consistent:
Racism in public schools affects children academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
It shapes their sense of safety, belonging, identity, and opportunity.

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ON CHINA CHILDREN PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL

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Chinese students often outperform American students on international tests, largely due to differences in educational systems and cultural emphasis on disciplined learning, not innate intelligence.

International assessments like the Programmed for International Student Assessment (PISA) show that students from certain regions in China, such as Shanghai, consistently score higher in reading, math, and science compared to U.S. peers 

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. These results indicate strong academic performance but do not measure overall intelligence or creativity.

Educational focus varies significantly between the countries. In China, education emphasizes memorization, discipline, and rigorous exam preparation from an early age, often with longer school days and high homework expectations 

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. In contrast, American education places more emphasis on creativity, individual development, and experiential learning, which may not always translate to higher scores on standardized international tests 

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Cultural and societal factors also play a role. In China, academic success is tightly linked to future opportunities, leading to high societal and parental expectations 

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. American students typically have more exposure to extracurricular activities and a broader range of learning experiences, which influences different skill sets.

It is important to avoid generalizations about innate intelligence. Academic achievement reflects a combination of educational structure, teacher quality, family support, and student effort, rather than inherent national or racial differences 

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Key takeaway: While Chinese students may excel on standardized international assessments, this does not mean they are inherently "smarter." Educational practices, societal pressures, and system structures largely explain observable disparities in test results. Both systems have strengths; the U.S. fosters innovation and critical thinking, while China emphasizes academic excellence and rigor