Education is one of the primary reasons why black communities in America are on the decline. In almost every predominately black community in America mathematical and reading test scores are below basic levels. For example at Wilkinsburg High School in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania a predominately black school the preliminary state figures show that just 16.9 percent of the students met standards in reading on the Pennsylvania System of School Assesment. These predominately black school districts generally get not as good teachers. One way that I will address this is is through twitter. Twitter is one of the many new social networking sites that can help get the word out to Americans that are not aware of these issues. Also this can help get donations or other kinds of funding to schools in predominately black neighborhoods so that the education systems can get better. Also if I can get the word out to teachers who like to help students who need the extra attention they may be willing to relocate schools or tell others in their profession about such situations.
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/papers/calvin.html (article)
I agree, education in Black neighborhoods is on a major decline, I feel everyone should get involved in solving this problem. Social media is probably the most effective way.
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