In addition, my pet theory is that if society _really_ wanted to help poor black communities (as an example) they would start, not by throwing money at the scho

In addition, my pet theory is that if society _really_ wanted to help poor black communities (as an example) they would start, not by throwing money at the school, but by throwing money at the _community_ around the school. "throwing money" is a short-hand here, but working to provide services so the _parents_ aren't stressed and are a part of the school success.