THE QUALITY OF THE PEOPLE NOT THE QUALITY OF THE SCHOOL –The Best Ideas Are Alw

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/test-scores-and-housing-costs/ITS THE QUALITY OF THE PEOPLE NOT THE QUALITY OF THE SCHOOL

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“the reality of the situation….is it’s the quality of the people who comprise the neighborhood that dictate the quality of the school. Being wealthy is a by-product of the quality of those people. The culture and values of the individual, family and neighborhood matter. The most successful ethnic group in America are Asian-Americans. Why? Confucian-based values, a strong emphasis on family, and a strong work ethic create the environment necessary to raise the next generation of successful individuals. The poor are a by-product of poor individual choices, broken families, and a lack of focus on what is truly important: education.”

Now, lets understand that white, ashkenazi and east asian scores are superior in each area. But that we’re also less impulsive — calmer. Unfortunately, white IQ has declined in the aggregate since 1850 due to rapid breeding by the underclasses. Is that offensive? Maybe. But if you pursue equality with unequal people you’re just tilting at windmills. Lets not blame the schools for the quality of the students. The only blame the schools carry is tenured teachers that the principles can’t fire.