I agree. So what does that tell you about the “failing” school system? The motivation of the student is rarely, if ever, figured into the equation of the failing school system. Teachers are supposed to motivate, but if the student is not receptive, is it the teacher’s fault?
Teachers are supposed to motivate, but if the student is not receptive, is it the teachers fault...
...to the extent they pass the illiterates up the grade chain knowing they aren’t qualified, yes, they are to blame, along with everybody else running the schools...