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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In the early days of the Industrial Revolution the United States Government wanted to know why Jewish and Chinese immigrant children were educationally outpacing their Irish and Italian counterparts.  These four ethnic groups were on par financially and equally endured the racist disdain of the majority.  the determining factor was the value placed on education by the particular ethnic group as a whole.  It is the same today.  If the culture in which you live values education it will be the priority.  The key to closing the educational gap lies in changing cultural priorities not changing education.  If an individual wants to improve their station in life they are going to do so by whatever means they feel is the most effective for their particular situation.  If talent is respected more than intellect, in my sphere, I will put my energy into cultivating whatever talent I may possess and exploit it to whatever advantage gains that respect.  likewise, for the adverse.  [/quote]

I think it is more than just the cultural value on education.  Groups that place a cultural value on education do more education in every day life....they sit and read with their children, they pass on interesting rules and tricks about reading and math, they take life opportunities to teach math, likely because that is how their parents interacted with them.  There are more opportunities to learn, and more reinforcement happening at home.  Children who come from homes (regardless of race or socioeconomic status) that do not engage in the dynamic learning are at a distinct disadvantage.[/quote]

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