Education

Monday’s article about a shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina quoted a black female resident saying black lives should matter to white people but also they have to matter to black people. L. A. Parker always writes about lack of freedom. I worked in our city for 26 years and still live here and saw so many examples of freedoms not used. But one glaring illustration is when schools hold parent teacher conferences, a chance to show an interest in a child’s education, turnout is dismal. How do we get people to realize education matters? It’s free but it requires work and support from parents. Education is the key to success and freedom. Paraphrasing what Frederick Douglas wisely said, that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.

— A reader

Since you mention L.A., maybe you’ve seen his many, many columns about prioritizing education and need for family involvement. Teachers also need to have more support from the school and time to do outreach to families who aren’t involved or don’t have time to get to conferences, etc.

— Ed Note

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I’m calling about page six. I have been a fan since day one at these people find it offensive or just want something to pitch. It’s just stupid. Thank you.

— A reader

I personally think it’s an antiquated feature from an era when we didn’t have as deep of an understanding of how objectifying women in that way is disrespectful to all women.

— Ed Note

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