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John Gannon
SOC 101
April 27, 2014
Schooling in the United States: Savage Inequality
1. Are there differences between schools in your city or town? Explain.
While growing up I noticed differences between the many schools that are available in
Las Vegas. I attended Palo Verde High School and lived in Summerlin. The school was nicely
built and usually well maintained. I was able to participate in the school’s marching band and
honor band. We were so fortunate that we were able to travel to different countries. When we
visited other schools for band events I noticed that some of the schools did not have it so well.
Clark High School is not as privileged as Palo and does not have as much nice things that Palo
has. Being in a not so great part of town safety of the students was a major issue as well. Their
school also does not have as much money so they don’t get to go on as many trips, the
classrooms are fuller, and does not possess as advanced technology that Palo Verde has. West
Career & Tech Academy, located in Summerlin, was one school that I always envied. They are a
school who uses high-tech learning cultures and is a project-based school. They are a five star
rated school for their test scores, technology, and class room setting. The area you live in truly
depends on the type of education you receive and the live you may live.
2. Why do you think there is so little public concern about schooling inequality?
The sad truth about why there is so little public concern about schooling inequality is that
it does not affect enough people directly. The way society is built people do not care until he or
she is directly impacted. The other reason for poor concern is that even if someone were to be
John Gannon
SOC 101
April 27, 2014
Schooling in the United States: Savage Inequality
1. Are there differences between schools in your city or town? Explain.
While growing up I noticed differences between the many schools that are available in
Las Vegas. I attended Palo Verde High School and lived in Summerlin. The school was nicely
built and usually well maintained. I was able to participate in the school’s marching band and
honor band. We were so fortunate that we were able to travel to different countries. When we
visited other schools for band events I noticed that some of the schools did not have it so well.
Clark High School is not as privileged as Palo and does not have as much nice things that Palo
has. Being in a not so great part of town safety of the students was a major issue as well. Their
school also does not have as much money so they don’t get to go on as many trips, the
classrooms are fuller, and does not possess as advanced technology that Palo Verde has. West
Career & Tech Academy, located in Summerlin, was one school that I always envied. They are a
school who uses high-tech learning cultures and is a project-based school. They are a five star
rated school for their test scores, technology, and class room setting. The area you live in truly
depends on the type of education you receive and the live you may live.
2. Why do you think there is so little public concern about schooling inequality?
The sad truth about why there is so little public concern about schooling inequality is that
it does not affect enough people directly. The way society is built people do not care until he or
she is directly impacted. The other reason for poor concern is that even if someone were to be
