Failing Schools
Re “Closing Down Failing Schools,” Aug. 6:
Sandra Feldman, the new president of the American Federation of Teachers, fails to mention the key change needed for schools to succeed--students’ responsibility for their own education. Before closing down failing schools and transferring teachers, let’s do something about social promotion. This is being done in the Chicago and Long Beach schools.
LESTER HELMUS
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