Chapter
The Illusion of the Texas Miracle
26:30 - 33:15 (06:44)
The myth of the "Texas miracle" is examined, as it is revealed that what was considered a booming success story was actually a dramatic failure by the state to adequately educate their children, leading to a generation of students being left behind.
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The use of standardized tests led to the implementation of zero tolerance policies in schools.
26:30 - 28:44 (02:13)
Summary
The use of standardized tests led to the implementation of zero tolerance policies in schools. Teachers used punishments to ensure good test results, which eventually led to the creation of super max schools as a result of the high numbers of suspended children.
ChapterThe Illusion of the Texas Miracle
EpisodeAmerica's War On Children
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host talks about how there exists a category of schools that kids are sent to when they are problematic and are unable to function in the regular school system, schools which are viewed by most people as giving up on the children.
28:44 - 31:11 (02:27)
Summary
The host talks about how there exists a category of schools that kids are sent to when they are problematic and are unable to function in the regular school system, schools which are viewed by most people as giving up on the children.
ChapterThe Illusion of the Texas Miracle
EpisodeAmerica's War On Children
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Texas education system went through scrutiny when it was discovered that the "Texas miracle" was a myth.
31:11 - 33:15 (02:03)
Summary
The Texas education system went through scrutiny when it was discovered that the "Texas miracle" was a myth. As a result, Texas lost 70,000 students annually and lost ground to other states in education. Additionally, nationwide there has been an increase in school suspensions and the number of school resource officers has doubled.