Black folks to the public school system–”Peace”
Black Flight
By Michael StrongÂÂ
While pundits and academics argue away, the quiet sucking sound you don’t yet hear are African-American families leaving our public schools when allowed to do so.
In Minneapolis, public school officials now admit that black flight is a serious problem; the district enrollment is projected to be down to 33,000, from 48,000 in 2000, a 30% decrease, largely due to black students escaping to charter schools. The Washington D.C. school district has lost 10,000 students in five years; 25% of D.C. students are now enrolled in charter schools. A Rand Corporation study of charter schools in Texas and California discovered that in both states black students are significantly more likely to move to charter schools than are white students. Although school choice opportunities are not necessarily snapped up instantly (growth in some voucher programs has been more gradual than originally expected), over time the momentum is unambiguously one of black flight away from public schools. (more…)
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San Francisco is another city that comes to mind where you will find this trend.
The whole thing kinda makes you wonder why the CBC has chosen to keep silent on this obvious trend while at the same time giving the NEA (National Education Association) 100% of its support.
Hooray to those parents that have enough comman sense to do what is best for thier children. The public school system is in shambles. I would not be willing to risk my child’s education while waiting for the school districts to get it together.
Comment by Saudia | April 10, 2006
But again, where is the CBC on this?
It must be tough for them to wiggle out of the pocket of the NEA and start speaking out for our kids.
Whoops, I forgot. School vouchers is a Republican initiative, so it must be evil.
In my part of PA, we have charter schools. Minority kids are flocking to them because most teach dignity and respect in addition to the 3 R’s.
Comment by Dolphin | April 10, 2006
Can you say HOME SCHOOL. Its more thorough and helps both parents and child. I see a future coming that will either be home school only or a more in depth overhaul of the current school system driving us all towards new levels of prosperity.
Comment by Brian | April 11, 2006