Debunking Deficit Views

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Sonia Nieto points out that too often educators have a deficit view of
the experiences students bring with them to school. Instead, they need
to build on students strengths.

About the Author

Sonia Nieto

Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.