Commentary: The Schools We Need for the New ‘Cognitive Economy’ – RealClear Politics

"In Illinois, for instance, only 1 in 5 students performs at grade level in either math or English. In Chicago, the results are even worse, and those for black students are worst of all. Among Chicago’s African American students, only 1 in 10 performs at grade level. These results would have been damaging 50 years ago. In today’s economy, they are devastating. What can be done? The easy answer – more funding – is wrong."
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Giddyap
3 years ago

Democrat run Schools are keeping black kids illiterate

Pat S.
3 years ago

As usual, Charles Lipson hits the nail on the head.

Fine article.

Where's Mine ???
3 years ago

Congrats WP to getting your articales quoted & linked!! Sock-it-2-um👍👍👍

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