Turning the Titanic: A victory for education reformers in Illinois?

<p>I doubt vouchers will make any difference.</p>

<p>It is time we stop playing “let’s pretend” and face the problem squarely.</p>

<p>Talk about “let’s pretend”, anyone read this article?</p>

<p>[Superintendent</a> John Deasy sets performance goals - LA Daily News](<a href=“http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_17858043]Superintendent”>http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_17858043)</p>

<p>This really got my attention:</p>

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At Castelar Elementary in Chinatown, Deasy congratulated administrators on their high state test scores and their clean campus. Then he questioned staff on how they were addressing the achievement of Latino students on campus, who are underperforming compared to their Asian peers.*</p>

<p>Sorry, nobody can be this clueless.</p>