Following the viral videos showing Philadelphia high school students struggling to read basic words and solve simple math problems, an experienced educator, Keisean Raines, is offering an informed perspective.
While many online commentators have focused blame on students and parents, Raines says the real issue runs much deeper.
“This is not a child failure. This is a systems failure,” Raines said in a recent video responding to the controversy.
The discussion erupted after videos posted by a student at Philadelphia’s Prep Charter High School amassed more than 20 million views across social media platforms…