On This D.C. School System Quiz, No One Succeeds

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C) Why African Americans convicted of drug possession are more likely to be sent to prison than whites.

D) None of the above.

Question Six: All of our school systems subscribe to the notion that providing a high-quality education is essential to the nation's survival. The District's educational manifesto states: "Devotion to human dignity and freedom, equal rights, justice, the rule of law, civility and truth, tolerance of diversity, mutual assistance, personal and civic responsibility, and self-respect must be taught, learned and practiced." To show they mean business, District officials provide students with:

A) High-quality textbooks and school supplies, including equipment for physical and vocational education.

B) High-quality teachers and learning opportunities that take advantage of all that the nation's capital has to offer.

C) Safe and comfortable classrooms as a way to encourage students to attend school.

D) None of the above.

So, how did you fare? If you answered D for each question, you certainly aren't clueless. But so what if you are?

Suppose you, like the D.C. Council, haven't the foggiest idea about what high-quality education means. Relax. Adults don't fail tests; they only fail the kids.

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