EDUCATION

A one-size fits all system causes too little achievement for black people A new, well-tailored education system to upgrade the educational achievement of and for black people is needed.

A two or even a three tier education track would simultaneously help people who do poor as well as those who can learn at a faster pace. It’s manifestly wrong to saddle all with one level of education. 

In addition a full set of intellectual skills for black people would help them immensely. Yes, there’a a perception among black people that the education system is a white system and to a great extent that’s true. That’s why at least another tier would help all concerned. 

So far as calling a second level system racist, the solution is simple. Eliminate race as a criteria and allow, permit and encourage students and parents to select the tier. 

Heather Mac Donald wrote: “Racial preferences aren’t the solution to black and Hispanic underrepresentation in STEM, they are a cause of it. Admitting students with academic qualifications significantly below those of their peers puts them at a disadvantage, whatever their race. Students who are catapulted by preferences into schools for which they are academically mismatched struggle to keep up in classrooms where the teaching is pitched above their level of preparation. Studies have shown that African-American and Hispanic freshmen in preference-practicing schools who intend to major in STEM switch into softer majors at a high rate once they realize their fellow students are much better prepared to do the work. Had those students enrolled in schools that matched their level of preparation, they would be more likely to graduate with a STEM degree. 

JOBS….

Black unemployment has always been higher than for other people. Part of that is because of the conclusion among black people that the system is against them. Part of that is the lack of qualifications because of the lack of education. A two tier education system will provide better jobs for black people. It’s never been correct that black students have a hard time learning. What happened was the system did not address the specific issues of black students. If and when education is tailored to the specific needs, abilities, processes and procedures that are black specific black students will gain a better education and the culture at large will bebefit for the same reason. 

PRISON

In her book: “War On Cops” Heather Mac Donald provides an amazing amount of race data about the differences in the incarcerated.  She wrote:

“In New York City, which is absolutely emblematic of America’s big cities, blacks are 23% of the populations but they commit nearly 80% of all shootings, and 70% of all robberies.  

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