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Originally Posted by shinerbock
I don't really agree. Segregation will not be the result of this decision, but rather it occurs naturally within our society. The decision doesn't segregate at all, it merely doesn't allow "integration" based on racial discrimination.
I think its unfortunate that public schools differ so much, but I'm not sure what the solution is. I think people should be able to move into an area, pay higher taxes, higher property costs, etc...with the anticipation of sending their children to good schools. Obviously the only true solution is to improve those failing schools, but I'm not sure its something that can be accomplished without a complete overhaul in social attitude towards education.
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I agree.
I think the reason why kids in the schools in lower income areas do poorly is cultural. Education is just not valued enough in those communities, by the families. I attended an excellent public school in a suburb just across the lake from Seattle, so I had a completely different experience. The kids in my school pushed ourselves to do well, and our parents and communities always supported us through school levies, fundraisers and athletics. There was school pride, which I also think is lacking in the Seattle schools.