re: "Stop blaming black parents for underachieving kids"

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Yes, and I would like to have even more ways for kids who want to learn to get out and go to a different school....

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Welcome to the republican party. You might want to duck. A lot of people with a vested interest in preserving the status quo are threatened by your position.

It's unfair and inhumane to force students who care about their future into most of the urban public schools in my city. They should be allowed to attend either a private school via voucher or a magnet program that will actually challenge them in a safe place. In a perfect world, they can may have a choice depending on their aptitude or interest in various subjects.

The students whose parents do not care may do better in a more structured educational environment with a focus on mentorship and discipline.....and this is unfortunately a huge block of students in many areas.

What we have now in many urban areas (and in many poor rural areas) is a setup that sucks for everyone. This "one sized fits all" approach has been outdated since we've moved from single room school houses. Some kids are going to want more math and science, some are going to need better arts, film or lit programs, some others are going to gravitate towards technology, others towards athletics, etc.