> So what’s the endgame here? <
I’m a huge believer in public schools. And here’s why. I have taught in both public and private schools. Public schools are great melting pots. They are - in theory - good for America. Private schools, not so much. Oh, the stories I could tell you about that.
Unfortunately, I fear public schools are beyond redemption. The PC mentality is just too entrenched. So our only hope going forward will be with charter schools. A good charter school would combine the best of public schools with the best of private schools.
But it remains to be seen if the PC crowd would allow that.
They won’t. Look how the DC crowd ran Michelle Rhee out of town and then claimed they were helping students. Look at the vehement opposition to anything charter school related by teachers unions at all levels.
The PC crowd is only interested in perpetuating racial myths to advance their narrative and, secondarily, to protect union jobs for teachers.
I am also a product of public school system, including inner-city schools in my elementary school days. And I agree with you that the system is now beyond redemption because there’s nobody who has the means to do so, gives a hoot about actual reform. As I said, refer back to Michelle Rhee.