While the Supreme Court recently ruled against using race as a predominate factor in determining students? assignment, Hartford?s public schools are being taken to court due to “racial isolation” issues. The plaintiffs believe government can control the racial composite, with just more money and mandates. According to the Connecticut Mastery Test, only 17 percent of students in Hartford read at a ?proficient? level. The focus should rest with student achievement instead of diverting attention to assignment! Reminds me of Einstein?s definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
by Locker Room contributor