[pokerface_86]

i doubt the adage is california specific, and likely came about before prop 13.

as an outsider, i think cali’s schooling system is beyond fucked, mostly due to the focus on the bottom 25% of students. the middle and high achieving students are being neglected and leaving. positive feedback loop.

[s1artibartfast]

I frequently hear people, mostly online, arguing that we should eliminate opportunities for smart children as a means to close the performance gap.

[gnkyfrg]

Bush's no child left behind was catastrophic. Terrible strategy.