RL> MS>    Student attitude is a major variable, but one beyond the 
RL> control of 
RL> the
RL>   >schools and teachers...and thus beyond the control of school 
RL> reform.
RL> 
RL> As to the above statement...Sorry, I disagree. Although, student
RL> attitude towards school can be a result of upbringing etc. there is a
RL> certain amount that is developed by the school. Surely you can 
RL> remember
RL> one teacher, 
    Not to the extent that that one teacher colored my whole outlook on 
learning or school.  
    I think all of us can remember one teacher who may have colored our 
outlook on one subject for a year, maybe more.  But that Johnny has a great 
history teacher he "connects" with doesn't make Johnny start liking math when 
math is his most hated subject.
RL> I would agree with that for some schools or even some school 
RL> districts.
RL> We have that problem to a large extent here - Lots of immigrants and 
RL> low
RL> income families who either have little English or no interest in 
RL> helping
RL> their children learn or behave.
    And those parents won't change their attitude due to school reform, or 
due to increased spending.
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