Our nation simply lacks…
Our nation simply lacks the will/desire to train, pay, and support highly qualified and teachers for low-SES and children of color.
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What do you think about the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)? They are claiming steady gains in AP scores for traditionally underrepresented groups, and are affiliated with teacher training at UT Austin. Here is their latest press release:
http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/163/students-in-national-math-and-science-initiative-program-outperform-peers-on-advanced-placement-exams-for-fifth-consecutive-year.aspx
P.S. If this is a really good thing, which I have no idea whether to believe it or not, then I think it would be helpful to lift up success, not just knock down shams debunk myths.
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