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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

‘Fairness’ in Education - Thomas Sowell - National Review Online

‘Fairness’ in Education - Thomas Sowell - National Review Online
‘Fairness’ in Education
At a Berkeley high school, “equality” means fewer science teachers.

A recent flap in a Berkeley high school reveals what a farce “fairness” can be. Because this is ultra-liberal Berkeley, perhaps we should not be surprised that a proposal has been made to eliminate four jobs as science teachers and use the money saved for programs to help low achievers.

In Berkeley, as in many other communities across the country, black and Latino students are not performing as well as Asian and white students. In fact, the racial gap in academic achievement at Berkeley High School is the highest in California — no doubt a special source of embarrassment in politically correct Berkeley.