Even when achievement outcomes are equal, some students of color still do not participate in advanced academic or gifted education programs. To better understand this phenomenon, researchers engaged in a research-practice partnership within the local community to explore the experiences of families of color and assess their needs pertaining to advanced learning opportunities for their children. Data were collected during two family outreach events using a semi-structured interview protocol with focus groups. Focus-group interviews were independently coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed challenges and barriers related to accessing enrichment and advanced academic learning opportunities. Some families discussed their personal experiences of racism, bias, and deficit thinking. Overall, themes illustrated how families of color believed they were perceived by educational practitioners and their desire for a sense of belonging and equitable access to high-quality academic programming for their children.

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有色人种家庭的声音：在天才教育中探索空白空间


即使成绩相同，一些有色人种学生仍然不参加高级学术或天才教育课程。为了更好地了解这一现象，研究人员在当地社区内建立了研究实践伙伴关系，以探索有色人种家庭的经历，并评估他们对孩子高级学习机会的需求。数据是在两次家庭外展活动中使用焦点小组的半结构化访谈方案收集的。焦点小组访谈使用主题分析进行独立编码和分析。研究结果揭示了与获得丰富和高级学术学习机会相关的挑战和障碍。一些家庭讨论了他们在种族主义、偏见和赤字思维方面的个人经历。总体而言，主题说明了有色人种家庭如何认为他们被教育从业者看待，以及他们希望获得归属感和为孩子公平获得高质量学术课程的愿望。