One step forward, two steps back

Meadowbrook has an idea which I would like to see implemented elsewhere.

For all the talk we hear about building relationships. (Do you know if you build relationships with students they will do your work - doesn't matter if they never come to school . . . ) Instead, as a state we are doing away with technical diplomas, forcing everyone into college prep: 4 maths, 3 science . . they can't do Algebra 1 even with outstanding teachers and lessons and collaboration. Somehow they will master trig.

Right.