>From the Monday, November 24, 2003 USA Today under the headline "POOR, MINORITY KIDS >FACE LONG ODDS IN EDUCATION," here are the lead paragraphs: "Before they're even >born, poor minority children are at risk of doing poorly in school, a new report >suggests. In one of the most in-depth looks ever at the achievement gap between poor >and minority students and their white and middle-class peers, researcher Paul Barton >of Educational Testing Services cites 14 factors. These include low birth weight, >poor nutrition, family mobility and too much television, as well as school factors >such as unqualified or inexperienced teachers and unsafe schools." Here is the rest >of the story. http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20031124/5704610s.htm
I believe this study applies to Minneapolis minority students. Shouldn't we push minority students very hard with the understanding some minority students will separate from other minority students. Then shouldn't we push those minority students left behind into vocational training? Bill Dooley Kenny REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
