[3Fingas]

I don’t see how lowering school standards will help. If we set the bar low, then the students will respond accordingly, ethnic composition of the student body not withstanding.

[CowboyJay]

"I don’t see how lowering school standards will help."

I actually agree with this.

Probably 1/4 of HS kids literally will not be able to comprehend Algebra II at that age (if ever). In the case of Texas, another 10% have higher priority things to worry about, like trying to master English as a second language.

If they have to drop the grading standards so that everybody passes with a C, I think it does alot more damage.