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Well here is a subject not too far from the "racial" delimma at hand.

At the school site which I have the fortunate (or not so fortunate) luck 
of being a part of, Students are given a bus ride to travel about 40 
min. to integrate.  People from various places in the county are brought 
over and offered a vigorous program in Computer/Math/Science as "bait" to
get them and make the ride worth it.  Their goal is this ideal:
The "ride-in" kids would get a better education at the same time rubbing 
off on the neighborhood kids, and learning to appreciate them and 
vice-versa.  

Well at first there was a problem.  The teachers, being "top-notch" did 
not want the local kids being less informed to be in their classes. Thus 
the program did not help the local kids. Then the new administration 
changed this and opened and even forced the "locals" into higher-division 
classes. Since most of the bused-in students came from conservative 
backgrounds it made many of them leave to private schools. Many teachers 
also left.(Over 1/4 of the staff in 2 years!) Now the remaining bused-in 
students are'nt getting their top-notch programs due to lack of 
interest, and the local kids are'nt getting much either. No-one is happy 
with this arrangement!


Though it has been somewhat of a failure, It also has had its success. 
There are many people who have enjoyed and have learned much from this 
school. But the question remains, is integration good, and if so how can 
we go about it?

I personally support it because it has worked for me. I have changed 
myself from a conservative "I don't want to be in the same room as 
"them"" person to being a supporter and tutor and I find myself being 
inspired by Malcom X books now. I happy I found my mistakes. But most 
people don't believe it has worked for them. What is wronge?

Thank you!


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