Color of teachers

In “The real reason black kids benefit from black teachers” (Comment & Features, April 23), David Jackson tries to make the case that inner-city black kids benefit more by having black teachers as opposed to white teachers.

As someone who has taught inner-city kids for many years; I can say that Mr. Jackson is making the same mistake that liberals made back in the 1960s. That argument failed then as it fails today because there is no substitute for a mother and a father who teach their kids good values.

It’s much easier to blame the system than to look inward. Good teachers are important, but not as important as a good home. MATTIAS ROTENBERG

Petah Tikva