Another school year over, another lost opportunity for millions of students. Minority students suffer the most. The root of the problem: Millions of African American and Hispanic students aren't taught to read well enough to flourish academically. For them, the end of the school year marks another lost opportunity, another step toward a life of blunted potential. 

    Another factor affecting poor performance among minority students is the attitude and lack of resources associated with persistent segregation.  These schools offered disproportionately fewer math, science, and college preparatory courses and had disproportionately higher rates of students who were held back, suspended, or expelled. We have to get these students help NOW! That means adopting an attitude of urgency when it comes to saving a child's education.