In China, as John said… the more rural, the more that these kids want to do well. Unfortunately there isn’t much they can do (we’re talking about writing characters with sticks in dirt type of teaching). Many of these children are from poor farming communities or what not and so they sometimes have no choice but to forego education.

That’s why there are nonprofits like Zigen, based in NY, that actually go to China every year and help these kids out. They basically are signed into an agreement that if Zigen pays for their room/board/books into college, then they will in turn take what they learn and go back to their village and become teachers.

I’ve heard from a family friend that the Chinese government does try to help do outreach, but there are so many small villages that it’s difficult to get the necessary resources out to them since some of these places are only accessible by foot or donkey.

In China, as John said… the more rural, the more that these kids want to do well. Unfortunately there isn’t much they can do (we’re talking about writing characters with sticks in dirt type of teaching). Many of these children are from poor farming communities or what not and so they sometimes have no choice but to forego education.

That’s why there are nonprofits like Zigen, based in NY, that actually go to China every year and help these kids out. They basically are signed into an agreement that if Zigen pays for their room/board/books into college, then they will in turn take what they learn and go back to their village and become teachers.

I’ve heard from a family friend that the Chinese government does try to help do outreach, but there are so many small villages that it’s difficult to get the necessary resources out to them since some of these places are only accessible by foot or donkey.

There is also I think less economic inequality in Asia for countries like Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, etc…. and those countries are quite racially/ethnically homogeneous , when compared to the U.S., so the idea of being “too White” probably does not exist.

The more west you go in China, the poorer the region. So I’d say that there are economic and educational disadvantages the more you go West. All the more reason why those kids in those regions want to do well in school.

There is also I think less economic inequality in Asia for countries like Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, etc…. and those countries are quite racially/ethnically homogeneous , when compared to the U.S., so the idea of being “too White” probably does not exist.

The more west you go in China, the poorer the region. So I’d say that there are economic and educational disadvantages the more you go West. All the more reason why those kids in those regions want to do well in school.

In US inner-city schools, kids who do well are often accused of being “too White.” Is there an equivalent elsewhere?

In US inner-city schools, kids who do well are often accused of being “too White.” Is there an equivalent elsewhere?

i always cringe a bit when i look at the US school system, especially when standards slip in the name of letting people get ahead. “Curve” is a five letter word.