More Black Families Homeschooling

Associated Press Writer, Zinie Chen Sampson's article, "More Black Families Home Schooling" (sic) provides a cursory look at the growing number of African-American families who are choosing to homeschool. She also includes an interesting quote from an education professor at the University of Wisconsin:

Apple, the Wisconsin professor, said improving public education for the greatest number of students depends on mass mobilization by concerned parents, but he raises a cautionary note.

"They're trying as hard as they possibly can to protect their children, and for that they must be applauded," Apple said. "But in the long run, protecting their own children may even lead to worse conditions for the vast majority of students who stay in public schools, and that's a horrible dilemma."

Hmmm...so "real" concerned parents should sacrifice their children to a flawed system, so that the "majority" can continue benefiting from the status quo.

The more things change, the more they stay the same...