Why do you think black children
are not succeeding in school?
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Nobody’s pushing them. The elders have been through a low life and they’ve not taught their kids how to do better. |
Noah
Construction
South End
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I think it has a lot to do with the value system starting from the home. I think many parents don’t value education enough. |
Brenda Jones
Business Owner
Mattapan
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Back in the day our kids weren’t exposed to gangs and drugs. It’s a new day and age. Kids are harassed by gangs and police. |
John Lee
Contractor
Roxbury
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The blind are leading the blind. You have 15-year-olds listening to other 15-year-olds telling them what life is about. |
Mr. Cobb
Fundraiser
Roxbury
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The importance of education is not stressed in the home. The parents don’t attend school meetings and help the kids with their homework. |
Anthony Brown
Residential Supervisor
Roxbury
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They’re not taking education seriously. They’re going to school for the wrong reasons. A lot of them are just trying to get by. |
Lefty
Street Worker
South End
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