Study, after study, after study, after study all show the same thing. Parental involvement is the #1 driver of student success. Whatever are #2-10 are way, way, way behind.
And this country has created a class that does not value education, by constantly telling them that they are not smart enough to get ahead, you need a a set-aside, some special programs, and then, even if you don't want those, we'll give you a check each month, and a place to live and card to buy whatever food you want and a free cellphone. Learning?!?! That's for suckers, just go get your check and hang out on the block. Work? Job?!?! Now why would I want to do that?!?! I can hang for free and live with my baby's momma, until she kicks me out and I'll go get a new baby momma.
Until we value work, cut off "aid" and discourage those on the dole to stop popping out kids ('cause you get more money), it won't end well.
Education has to be shown that is the ONLY way to get ahead. 2 Years of Public Aid/Housing/Food Stamps and it ends. Lifetime limit. And no freaking Obamaphones.