Having an ethnic studies course that the student enjoys will ensure that they do well not only in that class but in other classes as well. The student will learn to use their brain and their skills in different ways which will carry over to other subjects making them do better there too. As for valuable knowledge, students did not do so well in any class before the Raza program arrived, but then students started doing very well not only in ethnic studies but also in many other subjects. The teaching method in their classes is a problematic pedagogy (Freire). A type of problem-posing learning is very interactive and hands-on in a way, and that's what interests students more than just copying down notes and writing down what they hear. Students have a say in the classroom and can safely express themselves and their thoughts to both their peers and the teacher. The only way students could unleash their potential was if the ethnic studies course was something that truly interested them. These ethnic studies courses are overall beneficial to students, help improve grades, are interesting, and most importantly, create strong bonds and a sense of community among them.