Questions: Question 1 2 pts Which of the following statements are critical to understanding the impact of diversity on early childhood classrooms? (RW, pg. 10) The United States is becoming less diverse, which is reflected in current education standards. Most education in the United States effectively addresses the needs of students of color by considering diversity. US standards in early childhood education adequately address diversity and equity. Teachers and administrators often lack training or mentorship on how to implement culturally relevant anti-bias education.

The answer is: Teachers and administrators often lack training or mentorship on how to implement culturally relevant anti-bias education.

Explanation for each option:

1. The United States is becoming less diverse, which is reflected in current education standards.

   • This statement is incorrect. The United States is actually becoming more diverse, not less. This increasing diversity is not always adequately reflected in current education standards.

2. Most education in the United States effectively addresses the needs of students of color by considering diversity.

   • This statement is also incorrect. While there are efforts to address the needs of students of color, many educational systems still fall short in effectively considering and integrating diversity into their curricula and practices.

3. US standards in early childhood education adequately address diversity and equity.

   • This statement is incorrect. There is ongoing criticism that US standards in early childhood education do not sufficiently address diversity and equity, leaving gaps in how these important issues are handled in classrooms.

4. Teachers and administrators often lack training or mentorship on how to implement culturally relevant anti-bias education.

   • This statement is correct. Many teachers and administrators do not receive adequate training or mentorship on implementing culturally relevant and anti-bias education, which is critical for addressing the diverse needs of students in early childhood classrooms.