Segregated America: A High School in South Carolina (Education Documentary)

[@mamieabd6771]

Jalena will go far because she has her father's support and she has made a conscious decision to stay out of trouble, put in the work and be disciplined. With all this odds against her and still be positive. I put her in my duas and prayers.

[@buttercupj6208]

Amen 🙏 I'm praying for Jalena and her family.

[@thethinker666]

Ameen sister. 🙏🏽

[@JessieHewing-oh1bj]

InshAllah Ameen

[@yourlandladysson6395]

Amen. She's a sweet gal

[@meskro93]

It all begins at home😓 if you’re homelife is messed up, it’s hard to concentrate and achieve in school

[@poonamsvideoblogs]

Too simple.

[@yamomma6479]

Agreed

[@larhondah.2793]

I agree 💯

[@jeffharris7777]

Not just in school

[@ladedalounge]

not really...zip code segregation....Chicago here....it is systematic racism...issue is democrats did this. I don't vote. Government is not your friend

[@acemyassignmentsinc3472]

Jalena is such a sweet kid. She is making her dad proud

[@marriejames01]

Yes, I’m rooting for her. I hope she gratuities college and stays focus.

[@johngalyon5049]

Her dad exemplifies the impact of excellence in parenting

[@dannyjomacowan6409]

Yes she is . You can see something special in that young womans face and eyes . Shes not gonna be stuck their for to long . Shes beautiful young landy and shes smart as all heck. Made me feel good inside to see how happy that she has made her dad.

[@Piper.King3]

These kids seem like some really great kids and I honestly hope the best for their future endeavors! Coming from a similar background I understand them. Just keep striving

[@mbr0916]

They have some amazing mentors (coaches, teaches, etc.) who are truly invested in the lives of these children. I pray they all accept any and all support that is available to them. 🙏🏽 I wish them all nothing but success during these critical years, and throughout their lives!! 💞

[@leshagayle5502]

Real talk

[@nicholassaville1933]

I live in SC and not far from Orangeburg. It's not a bad place, it's a place that's used, little opportunity is given, even while other areas grow sometimes seemingly unnecessarily, places like this are not cared for in this state. And when someone does make it there is little reason to come back and help make change bc there is nothing there. Orangeburg has some of the finest ppl in this state, ppl with real character. Ppl who try harder as kids than some of you your whole life.

[@Alknight7]

I’m from Lugoff, I feel ya!

[@joshw9037]

Many places like that across every state. The people are to blame dude. They make the choices. Society does not dictate a persons outcome. I’m proof of that. I know many that are.

[@peacehappyb237]

That was my feeling. When they basically said it was a "ghetto" school-I do not see that.

[@user-vm4he3gk3c]

@@joshw9037 You clearly don’t know what you’re talking about

[@raymondj8768]

@@user-vm4he3gk3c YES HE DOES !

[@usafr81291]

Kordel made it. Getting a masters in Texas and making moves.

[@wallflowercam]

He definitely is into some great things and he always puts on for OW

[@buttercupj6208]

That's awesome 😊

[@kellymckinney5975]

Fabulous!

[@Nille0212]

That's amazing to hear!

[@hydehyde9295]

Hi thanks fr the imformation But how do you know?

[@meskro93]

I wish I could help all the kids in the world😓 seeing unhappy kids who deserve the best, makes me so depressed, but I can’t help but watch all these documentaries.

[@meskro93]

All these kids are so beautiful 🤩 they should get all the opportunities, I mean this is AMERICA!!!!!

[@yamomma6479]

Agree yet again my sister

[@markpickett4403]

No it's the south.

[@d-block1486]

The ones THAT CARE should

[@terreciakennedy3265]

@@d-block1486 The one's that don't care need guidance and support.

[@alexpayne1523]

America brought their grandparents here on a ship 🚢 stupid

[@socialistsolidarity]

Hands down Jalena is my favourite, I can see her going places and doing well in life. They should do a follow-up video, it would be so interesting to see how she progressed.

[@buttercupj6208]

It brings tears to my eyes the bond between her and her dad is beautiful I pray for her and her family 🙏

[@TRUEROOTS2022]

“Is there anything you’re not Jalena?” “A Quitter 🤪”. 👸🏽💕💎

[@bigkatlaflare1222]

To hear a child say " we trynna survive man, just make it to the next day" is heartbreaking. These are kids and school should always be a safe place for them to go. I hope all these kids make it out of Orangeburg

[@terreciakennedy3265]

I love Jalena's relationship with her daddy. So sweet. Children are blessed when they have older parents.

[@kingsolomon0]

I'm surprised both Principal and his Deputy have PHD . I wish my country would put it as requirement for all High school Principal and their Deputies to be PHD Qualified.

[@nickcox7504]

Every principal I ever had was a PhD

[@shurondaadkins7460]

This documentary is amazing! I don't know who idea this is but this is a good one. So informative and so I opening at the same time I have children the same age

[@moodykimwele2564]

The dad and her daughter just blew me away! If the fathers to this kids did the same the school would thrive

[@patrickforrest9209]

💯

[@buttercupj6208]

I totally agree 💯

[@Foundinthewoodsbushcraft]

I believe a lot of these kids are going to be successful in life. I think the principal is doing a very good job. Also the teachers are helping these kids. Many of them have a hard home life but they are very smart and some of them appear to be determined. Very good documentary.

[@SongSingsSoprano]

Can we appreciate how beautiful black children are?

[@diamondbackecological]

Yes. Most of these high schoolers are children..

[@breajahcurley79]

You can see that there is a lot going on at home with these kids. I wish they would have taken the child who ran away aside and asked her what was happening at home. Most happy kids who have what they need don't just run away

[@farzana6676]

Gangster rap culture and absent father is the problem in these community.

[@mbr0916]

@@farzana6676 get outta here with your pointless comment!

[@mbr0916]

@Breajh Curley - I agree with you completely. 🗣🗣

[@farzana6676]

@@mbr0916 How is my comment pointless? My comment has a very strong point. Do you have reading comprehension issues?

[@SYp958]

Mom did or said something to her to make her leave out of a window early morning.

[@mosessupposes2571]

Ultimately the difference for the students and the schools lies with the parents. Success is directly proportionate to parental responsibility. We try everything else, and sometimes it can help to a point, but it’s just a fact that parents are the key to their kids’ success. Parents don’t have to be smart or rich, just involved. And it’s parents plural - adults who choose to part ways are still equally the parents of whatever offspring they produced.

[@marriejames01]

I agree parent involvement is key. I’ve been nagging my daughter about her zoom studies and come to find out she has the most items completed in class. There’s students with over 100+ not completed assignments. My daughter has 7 assignments not completed due to me not being able to always help her. Even when she goes back in person in September I’ll still be involved.

[@A-M4]

How can parents be involved when they have to work 60 plus hours a week to survive?!?!

[@gailcarey3597]

I was watching KZbin videos of the Worlds Strictest Parents. There is something to be said for discipline, high standards, and good adult mentoring. Students in poor communities can,with those elements, achieve anything.

[@A-M4]

@@gailcarey3597 your income status determined a lot. Most people can’t work their way out of poverty

[@user-sp8vy2np6l]

🗣!

[@IVORY123100]

Proud of these kids . Exceptional principal . I see a whole different attitude here in South Carolina . I don't know what exactly this documentary is driving at .. Whether to present a story as these kids are oppressed and victims .. I see nothing but Victory . THe schools are not the parents , Only God fearing parents can raise good children , I am pleased to see that the attitudes of the children show me .. They have God fearing /loving parents . Even if it's a single parent household .. I see success written in all their eyes ..

[@aparson2967]

This was a nice find. Thanks KZbin.

[@JamesBond-uz4bs]

My guy got hit in the face with brass knuckles and they gave him ICE! Lmao

[@evanmcgillicutty3808]

we’re built different in SC

[@carolinakudzu6284]

Impressive, nice bunch of kids can't help but pull for them. Seems like a good school, decent facilities and good principal.

[@cherrykimhatzaw7814]

can i get an update for all the episode...m obsessed with this series

[@jonnykaykorn3060]

Its' always about the schools receiving federal funding for test scores and kids going to university. Not, how they do ten years later with a job. St. Michael, pray and defend us.

[@evancopeland4207]

Hard to focus on curriculum without the foundation of behavior or safety. I have had many students where I feel like a parent role is needed because they don't have a father, but a school like that would likely feel overwhelming with how many kids need you. Vast majority of bad behavior stems from a lack of parental support or involvement, or instability in the home (drug use, unsupervised, abusive, or uncaring)

[@kiaramurray832]

I am so blessed to grow up and live in a my community in NC, where our area school are some of the best. Not everyone is so fortunate. 🙏🏾

[@Nille0212]

I feel the same way about my school district back in the day. 2nd best in Texas. And as big as the state is, with over 300 counties that's saying something.

[@kaate87]

Your out here talking down to SC like that

[@mesmerizineyez]

I worked with kids just like most of the ones in this documentary. Whatever problems they have at home they carry throughout the day. It's a distraction from them learning & can also be a distraction from teachers teacher. It's hard on everyone except the parents who aren't willing to get involved with what's going on with their kids. It's really sad

[@ndegwandirangu8499]

I like how grand dad and grand daughter talk to each other

[@angelarobinson3199]

They are daughter/father just FYI

[@nefwaenre]

i like Jalena and Vernon! i like all the kids! i sincerely hope they can lead better lives; they already prove that their position in life doesn't dictate their study/passion. They have that fire in their heart: the fire to prove themselves and that's what brings change. ♥

[@marriejames01]

I’m rooting for Jalena! 🖤

[@missgigglebox748]

Hard work will pay off. I wish these kids nothing but success in the future. Follow your dreams no matter what stands in your way and never be a statistic. Never give up!

[@IAMKO517]

The Dr is a damn good man ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this is giving back like none other.. Prayers and love and positive energy for Omara.. She was going through something and they really never got to the bottom of it.

[@kevineubanks859]

There is another high school documentary by vice news about kids in Gary Indiana that will touch y'alls hearts too. P.S. love Jalenas' dad and the kid playing football wanting to go to college.

[@elisawalsh7445]

Do you know what the link says to pull up that documentary ?

[@mesmerizineyez]

Yea, just found it. Thanks

[@kevineubanks859]

@@elisawalsh7445 it's called the last week of high school in Gary Indiana by Vice news. Hope you enjoy.

[@elisawalsh7445]

Thank you @kevineubanks

[@MariE-bz2eq]

That's the real difference between her and the rest of the kids. Her dad is very active in her life. People often overlook the importance of a father in their child's life.

[@Monique-ex2pp]

I need an update 5 yrs from now on Jalena God has a purpose for her and I can't wait to see it unfold. Interviewer: Is there anything your not? Jalena: I quieter! 😁

[@mbr0916]

Her mindset and resilience will take her so far in life! I would love to see a _Where Are They Now_ type of show

[@buttercupj6208]

I know I would love to know how everyone is doing 😊

[@kenwilliams3546]

#1 in her class..congratulations...goes to show that those wanting to learn will achieve and move on and those that don't want to learn eventually fall to the wayside in life.

[@piercemccauley7079]

Or that school isn’t for everyone, and every school is different so some people handle stuff that doesn’t align with the class

[@kenwilliams3546]

@@piercemccauley7079 you're correct SCHOOL isn't for everyone. Some people just want to remain stupid.

[@mbr0916]

I agree! And unfortunately a lot of kids can’t choose what school they go to. Most students are appointed to a school due to where they live. But if they’re willing to do what needs to be done for those years, so many opportunities will arise. 👏🏽

[@codyhodgins7488]

@@kenwilliams3546 not necessarily school isn’t for everyone but it doesn’t mean they want to be stupid. Think of the things you have made by people who have dropped out. I’m not saying drop out I’m just saying school isn’t for everyone and just because students don’t like the way they are being taught doesn’t mean they are dumb or stupid.

[@marriejames01]

Parental support is also important. It’s very clear that Jalene’s father really supports her. He seems to be really involved in her life. How many other kids at that school have the same? Probably not many.

[@michelegoff554]

The Principal appears to be a really good guy.

[@Vkiwi_99]

Amazing kids, pushing through adversity. Continue to do great things, I believe in you💕

[@KittyWitch85]

All these kiddos are smart , some probably Make silly choices but you know they are smart kids.

[@patrickforrest9209]

State Test Scores. Proof that's all they care about in the public school system, not actually helping the kids. That's what happens when the government is in too much control.

[@risingsuperstarfrost3096]

Private schools are also obsessed with test scores lmao. It’s just that’s what our education system is based on.

[@jrideout2802]

I could count 4 years of fights in my high school on one hand. I never realized how lucky I was.

[@jerrygraves6531]

Or how white you are

[@jrideout2802]

@@jerrygraves6531 I grew up in rural Maine.

[@keepinitsk8a516]

My mom went to this school, grew up there, moved to Los Angeles… I understand the stories she was telling of how there’s like no chance coming up there.

[@ajakennedy6072]

A student left home and when she returns the principal makes it all about him and how he was affected by that. Less than stellar empathy skills on that one. I'm not calling his job easy at all, but I don't think that chat helped her at all. Who knows what she's going through right now. I hope they at least have a school counselor or someone she's able to talk to.

[@RonnyTheGamer]

I totally agree with you. I hated that part so much

[@thatbemefool]

Point missed: the IMPACT was the entire school. It wasn’t about him. He’s already accomplished. His message was THE BIG PICTURE…what you do impacts others. Think outside of yourself! I see you guys missed the lesson 🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@ajakennedy6072]

@@thatbemefool of course she needs to know what she does impacts others. Two problems with the principal points: 1) the delivery. He made it about how her choices impacted HIM. Everything isn't about him, but more importantly 2) this girl just reappeared after being missing for a couple days. The most important thing right now is making sure she's okay, she feels supported, she's loved, etc. Of course she needs to learn her actions impact others, but I'm gonna argue teaching that lesson is not the #1 priority in that moment and is definitely not the most empathetic way to handle the situation.

[@parmijo]

This is rated 1/10 by Greatschools.org. Niche.com also rates this school at the bottom. 100% of the students receive free or reduced lunch. AP science and math participation under 1%. Only 54% proficient in reading, 33% proficient in math. Students don't seem to know what makes a school good.

[@kiaramurray832]

Sounds like teachers don’t know what makes a school good.

[@meskro93]

It all begins at home😓 if you’re homelife is messed up, it’s hard to concentrate and achieve in school

[@SpeedyCorky]

@@kiaramurray832 yes, blame the teachers. boy if only these kids had better teachers i'm sure they'd all be doing great! riiiiiiiiite

[@marriejames01]

Redlining and parental responsibility is more to blame than the students.

[@krystingrant6292]

Both teachers and parents failed these children disappointing

[@uncleericrocks]

I love JALENA ! Very good doc

[@TheQueenOfGreatness]

Florence South Carolina has 3 High Schools and the town just west of it ( Timmonsville ) should have a documentary about it being that they are supposed to close due to lack of academics. Such a sad situation 😞

[@aprilstone31]

Wow, really? That's sad. Charleston County has underperforming schools too. My son has gone to school in Charleston County and Dorchester. Dorchester school system is much better and the kids actually learn.

[@FaithandNova]

I've been hearing about many schools closing lately and they are all in black neighborhoods. I'm just tired of it all

[@aprilstone31]

@@FaithandNova That's exactly what's happening unfortunately.

[@gto11520]

this why i hate the system trying to cram everything in 3 weeks. It doesn't work that way. if you have a strong foundation in earlier childhood studies by the time you get to high school it should be review session not a cram and relearn everything. Everything starts at first grade.

[@TheEdoardoCC]

I was there as a tourist ( from Europe) the city is basically THE most poor city I have ever seen. Its just like a ghost town

[@ivysimmons216]

I graduated from OW in 2009. OW is just like any other school. It has its fair share of issues but I can attest that great people came from OW and will continue to do so. These kids just need that strong support and guidance that we received when we went there

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

Never going to work until the home life changes. At least some of the children are benefitting!

[@elisawalsh7445]

Seems like these have a series of videos. I wish they were labeled as such so I could watch in order. My husband is from this town so it is interesting to me.

[@GenXfrom75]

Those who want to achieve should be GIVEN THE MEANS to achieve, race aside! Equality for ALL!

[@shirleybell6994]

Amen !

[@killakamSosa]

This was amazingly amazing

[@Store-un8ke]

Cheerleader say her and Kardel are just friends. But that look on her face says differently..

[@jimdandy3460]

It's basically like a prison dynamic there. Strange.

[@drewhinners8793]

Almost like the american school system is designed to create better factory workers and soldiers but not better human beings. Weird.

[@jimdandy3460]

@@drewhinners8793 the prison like system is necessitated by the "students" that go to the school, not the other way 'round. Don't get it twisted compadre.

[@lemamalolchoki9814]

Huh! I call this privileged coming from Kenya no corporal punishment like we have,but yall definitely have rude boys.

[@babytoine9323]

And we expect these children to be able to learn in basically a war torn environment

[@trecswagg3635]

I can't believe this is the image of O-W now. Wow, I'm shocked.

[@renewashington9119]

WHO are these children fighting??? Themselves 😢

[@rmp5s]

Cool video, and I'm looking forward to part 2...but..."Segregated America"? That title has nothing to do with the video...

[@marriejames01]

Yes it does. The school is segregated due to redlining. I don’t recall seeing non BP in the video. If you don’t know what redlining means please look it up. Although illegal it still happens today.

[@judyloveday9615]

Some how this came up in my feed, I live about 45 minutes from Orangeburg SC..

[@ruleighdy]

Fantastic documentary…. I am planning on moving to SC in a few years…. Orangeburg would be an option….

[@montana_x]

All them failing cant be "color" only as an exuse. They seriously miss respect, work efford and a goal in life. I moved to the US my junior year in high school. Had very bad English, i had no idea of us school system , didnt unterstand anything, knew noone. But I wanted to proof I can do better. I wanted to succeed and not only be the foreign kid with bad English. Every day after school I stayed to study because I didnt understand anything in the books we were reading in my English class. I took every oppprtunity they gave me. Joined clubs like science olympiad, key club, student government, poetry, soccer.... I wanted to be better because I learnt fast, that If you want to, you can achieve alot in the US! After the first semester, after only 4 Months in America I was on top of my English class. I finished the first Semster on the High honor roll with a gpa of 3,85 !!!! I was so proud, I put the report card on my wall. And proud my hard work paid of. Unfortunatly I had to Transfer out of my junior english class into a senior englishclass. They told me, "the foreign kid" cant be better in English than the Americans. Its all a matter of attitude, efford, hard work, and a will to succeed. I failied at first, had no idea of cups, ounces or yards, didnt no about us elections in my government class, knew no president or math terms. But I didnt give up. I knew I had to do more, study more than the others and thats what I did. Once on the high honor roll, I never left ;) Btw. I succesfully graduated highsool and made my way. Education matters! Skincolor is NO excuse to fail, be stupid or behave bad

[@rickrudd]

Above all else, culture matters. Regardless of race or gender, we are all born with different abilities. The only thing we can control is our effort. Some people will be billionaires, some will be millionaires...but most people are not equipped to have that level of success. No matter WHAT their present circumstances, though, anyone can rise above their present station through effort. If everyone in America adopted the priorities and cultural norms of the Average first generation Korean immigrant, poverty and govt dependence would be eliminated in 5 years or less.

[@gorgeous.akosua]

Color can be an obstacle but does not have to be the destination. Look what American media feeds the audience. If you see yourself in a certain way for years you start to believing it. It can be hard for black youth to focus but it is achievable.

[@montana_x]

@@rickrudd not that easy. People kept telling me: "Everyone in your country is so organized and diciplined". But thats not the whole truth! I could have taken the easy way by taking easy english classes and eat my free lunch with the people who spoke "my language". We could have excluded everyone, by only talking in our language, but we made a silent agreement to never speak "our language" in school. Its hard to take the rocky way, but worth it. Sure there was racism and notes on my locker. But these people were jealous. I was lucky to be in a US public high school with teachers & counsellors who cared , loved their job an whenever you asked for help they helped the students. Im grateful.

[@rickrudd]

@@montana_x You are talking about your experience. One that involved you being exceptional and hardworking. I'm truly referring to making completely basic, easy decisions about personal behavior and priorities that ask next-to-nothing of the currently-impoverished, but the results of which would be transformative. It's not hard to NOT commit crime. It's not hard to NOT get pregnant. It's not hard to show up each day for something that is free, where you're even fed for free; and NOT be disruptive. You don't even have to put forth a tremendous amount of effort, if any at all. The mere act of showing up and not being disruptive would be transformative to the the people in question as well as their fellow students.

[@montana_x]

@@rickrudd true. Influences can be quite toxic for some

[@JuanDavid-ke2xq]

Anyone have any social media updates on any of them? This is was a series, not a documentary I saw during the lockdown. I forgot which platform I saw it on.

[@jonnykaykorn3060]

I am all for teens and low twenties competing in sports, but they need to think about jobs outside of the realm of sports ie science, business, architecture, culture, skilled artwork, music, medical and what not.

[@wallflowers8285]

Exactly!!

[@nickcox7504]

The sad thing is there is no representation

[@lemondishonor7736]

There is a code of conduct that should be taugh in every home.

[@terreciakennedy3265]

Vernon may have test anxiety. I have it, but only with math. You literally feel like your having an anxiety attack. I can't control it.

[@liliceprincess08]

them speaking on test scores at that point was just not the time. they should be digging into what made her leave in the first place.

[@UnityTogethness215]

Cant wait for part 2 🙌🏾🙌🏾🖤

[@hissallymyjack4684]

I hope all these kids continue to be positive and have wonderful futures

[@michelegoff554]

Mr. Jones and his daughter are awesome!

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

Bro, my dad went to this school WTF 😂 he graduated top of his class & was in MENSA he said his achievements ment nothing to white people specifically, they still saw him as a black kid who wouldn't make it & literally questioned him as to how he earned his achievements as if he cheated & didn't earn it through intelligence & hard work. He's an engineer, making bank & slaying life. Proud of you Dad!

[@megansummersides4255]

So he made it then....haters will always hate, your color has nothing to do with it.

[@buttercupj6208]

I pray for success and blessings for all the students in this program 🙏

[@MattyRouter]

It's not about colour it's about poverty and lack of opportunity.

[@tryin2beehappygolucky431]

Public High Schools in South Carolina are better than they used to be. Technology has changed everything. I think before the testing at the end of the school year, students should be able to know what questions are going to be on it. When i was in school, i did better throughout the year than i did on the final exams and testing. Some of those questions i had not heard of during the school year. Why make it so hard? Very strange......

[@lindathrall5133]

THERE ARE SOME KIDS WHO WANT TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO BE IN SCHOOL. THE QUESTION I ASK DO TEACHERS REALLY CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO BE AT SCHOOL?

[@mesmerizineyez]

Most probably care but their job is to teach not access. I can't imagine trying to teach over a hundred kids throughout the day, being disrupted every 5min for fighting, laughing or acting up, checking homework/test papers not to mention being under paid and people think it's their job to facilitate therapy, being a social worker, counselor and life coach

[@neohermitess420]

Omara just needs her mom to ease up a little, poor girl. My heart goes out to her

[@angelahuang5880]

I have so much respect for the football coach who helps these kids to change their life through sports. And I am so happy to see that Kordel made it.

[@merindaarvie28]

It’s unfortunate that this completely accurate for most of our all black schools. Kids have so much to deal with day to day and to succeed. They need more skills and support!

[@trylikeafool]

Probably should start getting serious way before 3 weeks to the test…like all the time. Might be why so many kids fail.

[@callmemr.thomasreagan1157]

So sad 😞 no home training

[@mutombemutombe3306]

These people go trough depression.... you can see it in every single one of them 😣☹️

[@afrank1416]

Great documentary, but why name it "Segregated America ......"

[@HigherThinking]

There is a direct connection between heavy slavery in SC and OW. The people are so beautiful and unmixed…

[@SixHundredandThirteen]

Bunch of lost kids trying to find thier way in life , so sad

[@shannongarcia970]

change your mind set and you will change your life

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

Watching from Kenya

[@felix-do4yj]

Nakuona uko huku pia hehe

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

@@felix-do4yj tuko kama ibada

[@thundergun933]

🇰🇪 💯💯💯💪💪💪

[@SkyraXD]

Yoooo yall got A1pgra on here🔥🔥🔥

[@rickrudd]

When you are trying to fix a problem, but are only allowed to address an invisible boogeyman, nothing will EVER be fixed. It boils down to culture. Suddenly we are not allowed to examine the cultural habits and accepted norms of successful people, and juxtapose them with those of less successful demographics. Nothing will improve until that changes. If you cannot provide a safe, orderly, disciplined place to learn - for those students who are willing to behave and want to learn - then nothing will improve. You must remove the bad apples or the situation will never improve. As of today, all anyone cares about are the immutable traits of the bad apples, but that's irrelevant. If the offenders are all lesbian Norwegians, get them out of there. If they're all transgendered Inuit, get them out of there. If there all white men, get them out of there. And yes, if they're black men, get them out of there. Sorry if one group is overrepresented, unless you can provide a safe, orderly, disciplined space; nothing will improve. Period.

[@ColdCreekB]

Well said.

[@SpeedyCorky]

as a teacher of 12 years in public schools, i 100% agree. if the admins cant provide sufficient discipline and consequences for poor behaving students - the education system in the usa will never improve. and yes, as you said, disallowing education needs to be one of those consequences. if they dont wanna be there and be part of the solution, then get them out of there.

[@kellymckinney5975]

You ain't just whistling Dixie! My BFF just retired from teaching in Spartanburg county and you're comments back up the horror stories I've heard from her. Very well said!

[@rickrudd]

@@kellymckinney5975 well we MUST stand up!

[@preciouspearls563]

Vernon is my absolute favorite I know with great guidance he can be phenomenal

[@sacredrose333jefferson3]

There's some hidden gems in OW. When they get the opportunity to leave they are GONE.

[@elmeromero1794]

Just come to Northwest Indiana! Segregation at its finest!!!! And don’t you dare drive south of US 30 or East of Portage Indiana if you’re a minority!!!!

[@shannongarcia970]

wtf really ? I live in Indianapolis and all is great here we love one another .

[@strafer8764]

There are a lot of areas like that. Small town cops you have watch out for their profiling. Then there areas like Carmel where they are well known for profiling. Indiana is one of the most segregated states. It competes with the Deep South in that area. The largest Klan membership was here in Indiana at one point if I’m not mistaken. Just south of Indianapolis in the southport area is where you start seein a lot confederate flags.

[@elmeromero1794]

@@shannongarcia970 yeah unfortunately it’s real. I live in Hobart Indiana and there’s a small town named Kouts about 30 min from here. There’s still a lot of KKK in there. There used to be a small restaurant named Kouts Koffee Kup til recent years. You did realize what their first initials of their restaurant was right? And I understand you live in Indianapolis where it’s more of a melting pot of different races and ethnicities. But unfortunately most of Indiana is still living like the Deep South confederates!

[@SusieCarmichael8]

@@elmeromero1794 wow! I stay in Gary and never knew that. Probably because I don't really venture out too much, I'm actually thinking about moving out of Indiana.

[@elmeromero1794]

@@SusieCarmichael8 I live in Hobart now but grew up in Gary which I still call my hometown. Graduated from Lew Wallace in 1990. In these years you gotta realize it had only been about 20 years or so that African Americans and other minorities had finally gained their independence. But even then I was death afraid to drive into Merrillville, Crown Point and my now city Hobart. It meant I was definitely gonna get pulled over and get harassed by cops who in my opinion still wanted to keep those towns white. Sad but true.

[@kikibrown9548]

The problems won’t be corrected until the root causes are addressed.

[@spaceymcgrady]

this my school, i’m in here a couple times😂

[@tiffanypenaguzman749]

So is it all about the test? Or is it about the students will being honest driving academically as well as emotionally. Thinking about testing is just not good and it doesn’t teach anything

[@kenlandon6130]

36:31 No. If you feel this way, you understand when other people do the problems but don't know how to actually do them.

[@amarabryson6790]

you couldn't even enjoy the damn documentary because of all of the damn ads.

[@AndrewJackson2000]

I try to survive men...To survive of what? wtf is happening there...?

[@jonnykaykorn3060]

How similar is SC to Alabama. One is a deep historical colonial state dating to 1600s, the other was a more frontier place settled by you guest it South Carolinians.

[@CM-oy2kd]

Nah it’s the same

[@salaji8987]

Jalena Jones 👏👏

[@hannahmullen4897]

I feel like they're being a bit manipulative to the kids about test scores. Of course it's somewhat up to them how they do, but it's moreso up to their teachers, their upbringing, and other factors they cant control. They're saying "you have to do good on the tests." and implying that the school's future is on their shoulders. No. It's on the teachers and whether they've prepared the kids. It isn't fair to put it all on the kids

[@aprilstone31]

Those were my thoughts when the principal was speaking to the young lady who ran away. I feel like that was a missed opportunity.

[@MultiSmartass1]

I'd say segregated Anerica is a fair title for this video. It's pretty much what I expect the South to be-racially bifurcated .