That is part of the answer; but, for it to work well one would first have to go with a complete voucher system. Not just for poor minorities; everyone gets a voucher. Then, schools compete for your child (and their voucher) and parents would then be able to choose a school that would fit their child best.
Needless to say, the teacher's unions would never allow it.
Needless to say, the teacher's unions would never allow it.
The problem with a voucher system is that the government would demand that schools that accept the vouchers abide by the type of government guidelines that created this mess.