What they mean is that the dropout rate today is higher than it was when the parents of current highschoolers were in high school, on average. This is hardly evenly distributed across the population, but we’re not allowed to mention that.
“...hardly evenly distributed across the population.”
I think you win the cigar, Tax-chick!
That’s exactly right. Today, half of the children under 5 are minorities. By 2023 half all children 18 and under will be minorities. Hispanics and blacks have the highest school drop out rates nearing 50%. They also have the higest out of wedlock birth rates with Hispanics at 50% and blacks 68%. Changing demographics are never mentioned when discussing our poor school performance.
You are absolutely correct. I think if you look at real stats, the graduation rate among certain populations is lower, but heck, the demographics in the US have changed dramatically in the recent past. And as you said, it’s not PC to mention exactly whose NOT graduating. We are gong to PC ourselves into oblivion.