From the link....
"The initial optimism was quickly destroyed by the reality of student strikes, increased violence and theft, racial riots, and great disparity in students' abilities. D.C. schools were not the only ones to face these problems.
Their situation was typical of schools across America." emphasis added....
Thanks Chris for posting more evidence of exactly what I've been trying to say. < s >
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