The term "failing schools" is a complete misnomer. I know first hand, I taught in a "failing school" district fir 25 years. These schools lack for NOTHING. Sharp, motivated staff; free breakfast and lunch; plenty of books and supplies; laptops for every child; the latest model jumbotron in every classroom; free musical instruments; sports and after school programs; counselors and mentors . . . and on and on. What these schools lack is a preponderance of kids looking to strive and succeed. They need horses that want the drink. End of story.
The term "failing schools" is a complete misnomer. I know first hand, I taught in a "failing school" district fir 25 years. These schools lack for NOTHING. Sharp, motivated staff; free breakfast and lunch; plenty of books and supplies; laptops for every child; the latest model jumbotron in every classroom; free musical instruments; sports and after school programs; counselors and mentors . . . and on and on. What these schools lack is a preponderance of kids looking to strive and succeed. They need horses that want the drink. End of story.
Or a preponderance of parents who give a ding dong about their kids.
Preponderance. There’s a 50 cent word!
Public school, baby!