[JavaBrewer]

My wife works in multiple school districts, elementary -> high school, mostly poor Hispanic kids in bad neighborhoods - lots of gang activity. She has witnessed their journey and is heartbroken by it. Bright young smiles early on are replaced with hard faces. Most of these kids have zero chance of rising (education) out of their situation to improve their lives. Many will not graduate high school but will run the streets with their gangs. Others have already given up any dreams of NOT being a laborer by middle school. Babies having babies is common. No family support for educational success. Lots of factors at play for sure but rest assured the school boards/admins don't give a darn either.