This editorial from the StarTribune points out a disturbing "coincidence": Children of lower socioeconomic status are more likely to be taught by less qualified teachers than those of higher socioeconomic status. In other words, poor children have a greater chance of meeting inexperienced teachers or teachers teaching outside of their field of expertise in the classroom than rich children do. Although the need for expert teachers is acute at all levels of the education system, it seems to me that teachers with the most expertise are needed in schools where children may lack options other than attending public schools or the support at home necessary for them to thrive academically. Please take a look at the editorial and let us know what you think.
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/111082899.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUvDEhiaE3miUsZ
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