> The benefit richer students have is that, on average, their parents are smarter, more conscientious, etc.
Yup. In general the benefit of schools in richer areas is better parents, rather than better schooling itself.
Depressing, but true.
Yup. In general the benefit of schools in richer areas is better parents, rather than better schooling itself.
Depressing, but true.
Sure, and all of that was included in my comment. It's definitely not a judgement of parents, I am one and it's incredibly difficult even with our relatively high incomes.
The top income decile in the U.S. works 10% more hours than the bottom decile. Only a bit over half of low-income kids live in a household where a parent works full time.