... , where other kids are playing sports. Such distraction can affect the children's motivation to learn, and therefore cause them to fall behind in school. Safety is also a major concern in schools in America. East St. Louis is described as the most distressed city in America by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (7). It frequently experiences problems such as uncollected trash, chemical ... a single-parent household. Therefore, they do not receive the care and nourishment that they need in order to feel confident about themselves. It would seem that school is the only altern...

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... replace affirmative action, because as long as affirmative action is in effect there will always be racial tension. Such an alternative would be "the strengthening of the "intermediate' institutions, such as community associations, schools, media, and independent social agencies, which provide the organizational foundation for collective development and effective public representation." In essence, if the same amount of capital was extended to ... ...

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