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Legislating morality or behavior is seldom successful.
Students who stay the course and succeed are almost always self motivated to a certain degree. The desire to excell is instilled at home.
I want kids to stay in school, but I want them to be there.
If the politicos really want to make a difference: sufficiently fund the schools in a fiscally responsible manner, stress fundamental skills especially reading, demand accountability, measure results and most importantly - create an environment where teachers and students can flourish.
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