[flowerplough]

Why? Parents don’t care, teachers don’t care, admins don’t care, kids don’t care. Plenty of blame to spread, but it starts with parents.

[wintertime]

Why? Parents don’t care,
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Really? Parents don't care?

Then why are there lines around the block for lotteries for the few available seats at charter and voucher schools?

Did you see John Stossel’s program last week? 5,000 parents showed up for a lottery for a handful of seats at charter school.

[goldi]

If it starts with parents, they should go right down the line — teachers, administrators, kids. Parents are the ones who should be in control. They pay the bills.