"PROVIDENCE — When Jim E. Albert visits other schools for sports meets or academic competitions, he can see the difference between the haves and the have-nots.
In inner-city schools, he said, he sees few if any computers in classrooms, students use outdated books, and buildings are old and musty.
But in the suburbs, said Albert, a 17-year-old senior at North Providence High School, he sees schools that look more like his own: televisions and computers in each classroom, well-lit corridors and clean locker rooms.
“This shouldn’t be happening in our schools,” Albert said. “We need to start with equality in our schools. When we have that, we can begin to build a more just and equal society.”"
In inner-city schools, he said, he sees few if any computers in classrooms, students use outdated books, and buildings are old and musty.
But in the suburbs, said Albert, a 17-year-old senior at North Providence High School, he sees schools that look more like his own: televisions and computers in each classroom, well-lit corridors and clean locker rooms.
“This shouldn’t be happening in our schools,” Albert said. “We need to start with equality in our schools. When we have that, we can begin to build a more just and equal society.”"