Andrea
    I am a former school teacher and I believe that the school system in and of itself is the reason why so many students fail. The schooling process is designed to ensure that students are socialized to acquire an American cultural identity, which for many of the students is an unrealistic goal for them. It has become increasing difficult for students to envision how they can actively participate and succeed in this culture. Jobs, occupations, and success are no longer consistent with education. The educational requirements have become too demanding and do not offer any guarantee  for a job. Many minority students have observed how their family members and people in the community have sought education that leads to poverty still. The schooling process should offer students the opportunity ability to become socialized in their culture so that they can associate real significance to their education. furthermore, American culture singifies free market and
 free enterprise opportunities, but the schooling process does not place emphasis on this aspect. Most public schools teach students to become a poorly trained labor force that remains dependent on the corporate structure. Simply put, students will continue to resist public education until education in this country receives a make-over.

Andre

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From: Andrea Wilder <andreawilder at comcast.net>
To: Women and Literacy Discussion List The Poverty Race <povertyracewomen at nifl.gov>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 10:29:06 PM
Subject: [PovertyRaceWomen 1429] Changing schools

Hi everyone,

I think it is really important to find out which types of students in 
our local schools aren't doing well and to change local school behavior
so all students can succeed.

Andrea

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