> You absolutely cannot compare Northern Europe with inner-city black America. Bad schools are throughout the United States, especially in poor areas, of which

> You absolutely cannot compare Northern Europe with inner-city black America. Bad schools are throughout the United States, especially in poor areas, of which predominantly African-American regions make up only one part. Also, while the parent's claim is a common excuse for inaction and lack of funding, I have yet to see any basis for it. While every case is different, we can all learn from others.