These stories are important. They prove emphasis on education and hard work=the American dream. I'm generalizing, of course. But, Asian teens don't get pregnant out of wedlock. Don't commit felonies. Learn to speak English without bilingual education. Don't cry discrimination about standardized testing. They are living proof the education system in this country can work just fine if only parents and kids choose to take advantage.
There is no such thing as "model minorities." Every group has problems. There are Asian gang bangers. However, next time you have an opportunity take a look in your local newspaper. See who wins spelling, geography and science bees. There must be a good reason MIT stands for "made in Taiwan."
There is no question that what you say is true. So much of performance comes down to cultural values and Asians value hard work and education more than any other group in the US. If black americans had a new generation of positive leaders who stressed the right things they too could see tremendous gains in achievement within a couple of generations. Sadly their current leaders would rather beg for handouts.
The study ethic is probably the biggest cause of academic success.
A lot of white parents complain about not having enough time for extracurricular activities to build up college resumes. But most of their kids can read.
A lot of black kids complain about having homework, but cannot read.
A lot of Asian kids complain about homework, and Mom says shut up and get it done, cram school is in an hour.