[Alberta's Child]

A number of black schools, even in rundown ghettos, have already reached or exceeded national norms on tests, so there is no question that it can be done.

There is an all-black high school in a run-down area of Philadelphia that consistently fields one of the top high school chess teams in the United States. I'm sure the people in that school stopped making excuses for their students years ago.

[Tired of Taxes]

There is an all-black high school in a run-down area of Philadelphia that consistently fields one of the top high school chess teams in the United States

Which school is that? Masterman? (Not sure of the spelling). If so, only the top students in the Philadelphia school system are admitted. That's why it does so well across the board. In fact, I married a former student. (Of course, he's not as smart as he thinks he is, and I hope he reads that, too. Just kidding).

[Tired of Taxes]

BTW... Wow, great photos on your profile. But, is that a real quote made by G.W.?