The hidden curriculum is inconsistent with the values to which many students from poor and racial-minority families are exposed at home. What is a common outcome of this situation for these students?
A) They are skeptical of the ability of school to open job opportunities or other paths of achievement for them.
B) They are hostile toward other poor groups, whom they view as competitors for scarce resources.
C) They do very well in non-academic courses that stream them into class-appropriate job opportunities.
D) They work harder than other students to overcome the disadvantages they have.

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The hidden curriculum often includes implicit values, beliefs, and norms that may not align with those of students from poor and racial-minority families. As a result, these students may become skeptical of the education system's ability to provide them with meaningful job opportunities or paths to achievement, reflecting a disconnect between what is taught and their personal experiences or cultural background.

The Hidden Curriculum Is Inconsistent with the Values to Which