It seems that the Nashville Tn. public schools have a problem with underacheiving students and their embarrasment at being less than spectacular performers (Link thanks to Misha thanks to Graumagus)

A few bloggers have mentioned this, and ranted about it, but from what I’ve seen, may have missed what I think is the salient information in this story.

I don’t believe the problem lies with the embarrasment of underacheivers at all. There are plenty of ways to avoid casting aspersions on those who are “average” or below, and frankly, some of the “poor” students are more a result of the incompetence of the educational system than their own merits, or lack therof. If you want a lecture (and a damned good one) on the subject, go visit Mrs Du Toit and email her, she can and will explain it to you.

Frankly, I believe the issue is deeper and a great deal more sinister.
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