<p>The reason I’m concerned about this story is that it’s presented as though these students are now launched onto a middle-class path because they were accepted into (not even enrolled at, just accepted into) schools like Chicago State. For the most part, they are not. They have massive challenges ahead of them. I don’t doubt that Urban Prep may be doing some things much better than its peers. I just take issue with the triumphant tone of the articles. These kids have made it to mile marker 1 of a hilly marathon. Excessive celebration at mile marker 1 is likely to make the spectators think the race is finished and their support is not needed later on.</p>