For years, we have been told that "seperate but equal" was not Constitutional, and that even considering the merits would be racist and insensitive. However, should a hyphenated-American study such a concept, it's considered a break through. So something called the National Collaborative Diversity in the Teaching Force has determinted that students are in a better position to learn when instructed by someone of the same race. The study goes on to show that although 17 percent of public school students in the United States are African-American, only 6 percent of the teachers are. The task force encourages schools to develop strategies that promote "teachers of color" in the classroom and help eliminate some of their barriers to entry regarding testing. By all means, if your public school system is in shambles, let's reduce the entrance requirements for teachers.
I haven't been on this side of the fence for very long, but I do know that teaching is not easy, that is if you give a damn about your job and responsibilities. I'm only teaching college students who have declared a major and are comparitively motivated. I can't imagine trying to keep order in a room full of kids who would just as soon sit on the street corner all day. So, let's reduce our standards for the individuals who play such a vital role in the shaping of young minds. It can't get any worse... can it? By all means, hire hyphenated-Americans as teachers, I have nothing against them. Just make sure you hire the ones that are qualified for the job.
Jeff C.
It's Not Racism When They Bring It Up...