But we have a lot of young people who could go either way. We need to focus more on the kids who are on the fence. We won't see immediate results, because these things take awhile. But we can't afford not to do it. Too many kids aren't succeeding, when you look at things like truancy, the dropout rate, and what employers say about workplace preparedness.
Every child has assets.
Maybe I'm just an optimist, but I believe in what we can do.