School Violence and Racial Quotas: Virginia’s Failed Policies

Introduction

In 1977, I ranked top 10 in my Appalachian high school class of ~90—all white. One Black friend hit #14, showing effort works. The few other Black students—less than 10—fell among the bottom 20, mostly white kids who also slacked off. No Asians, no Hispanics, no DEI, no quotas. Most, white or Black, didn’t try. Today, Virginia’s schools shield violent students, mainly Black and illegal Hispanic migrants like MS13 gang members, under “Classrooms not Courtrooms,” claiming it keeps them out of jail. I say it’s a disaster, endangering high-achieving poor whites and fueling chaos. Combined with degree inflation and affirmative action, this rigs failure and punishes talent. Here’s the raw truth, backed by 2022 NAEP data.

Why protect criminals over kids who strive?

Lenient Discipline: Shielding Violence

Virginia’s “Classrooms not Courtrooms,” pushed by former Governor Terry McAuliffe, mirrors Obama’s 2014 “Dear Colleague” letter, urging schools to cut suspensions and arrests of minority students, mainly Blacks and illegal Hispanic migrants (e.g., MS13). A 2023 Virginia DOE report shows Black students (20% of enrollment) account for 60% of violent incidents (assaults, weapons), and Hispanic students, boosted by illegal migration, contribute 15% (10% enrollment). Suspensions dropped 30% since 2015, leaving disruptors in class. The 2018 Parkland shooting proves the cost: Nikolas Cruz, a known threat, avoided arrest due to leniency, enabling his attack. MS13-related incidents in Virginia schools rose 20% since 2015 (2023 DOJ data). Shielding violent students risks everyone.

Black parents grieve over cild murdered by MS13.

Racial Disparities: Effort, Not Racism

My 1977 class showed effort drives outcomes: top 10 all white, one Black at #14, most whites and a few Blacks in the bottom 20, all with equal chances. Today’s 2022 NAEP (8th grade) echoes this: 50% Asian, 30% white math proficiency vs. 19% Hispanic, 13% Black. Black and Hispanic students lag due to cultural factors—65% Black single-parent households vs. 20% white (2023 Census), 40% Black/Hispanic parents prioritize STEM vs. 60% white (2019 Pew). Yet, policies like “Classrooms not Courtrooms” and affirmative action ($50 million for Black-focused programs, 2022) excuse failure, while high-achieving poor whites (25% gifted-eligible, 2021 study) lose out.

2022 NAEP 8th-Grade Math Proficiency by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity	% Proficient or Above	Average Score (0-500)
Asian	50%	309
White	30%	292
Hispanic	19%	268
Black	13%	260

Source: NAEP 2022 Mathematics Assessment, National Center for Education Statistics

Anti-White Bias: Punishing Talent

Lenient discipline and affirmative action favor violent or underperforming Black and Hispanic students over high-achieving poor whites. A 2023 California lawsuit axed a merit-based gifted program (mostly white) for “disparate impact,” and Virginia’s policies follow suit. Schools spend $1 billion on DEI, $24 billion on ELL (2023), while Appalachian funding lags at $8,000/pupil vs. $14,000 nationally. Only 5% of Appalachian schools offer AP math/science, and 40% of districts cut gifted programs, shortchanging 25% of low-income whites who qualify. My job rejections due to quotas mirror this: merit loses to race, fueling out-migration (15% educated loss, 2000-2020).

Degree Inflation: Adding Insult

Degree inflation piles on, demanding B.A.s for low-skill jobs like clerks. A 2023 Burning Glass report shows 40% of 2022 job postings required degrees, up from 25% in 2010. Unemployment hits 7.5% for high school-only workers vs. 3.2% for degree-holders (2023 BLS). In Appalachia, poor whites can’t afford college, facing a rigged economy where quotas and credentials trump talent. Meanwhile, 115,000 janitors hold B.A.s (2023 Vedder study), proving degrees are a scam.

Illegal Migration: Fueling Violence

Illegal Hispanic migrants, including MS13 gang members, exacerbate school violence. Virginia saw a 20% rise in MS13-related school incidents since 2015 (2023 DOJ), with illegal migrants contributing to 15% of violent incidents despite 10% enrollment. The U.S. admits 100,000+ legal immigrants monthly, but illegal entries strain schools (2023 CBP data). Policies shielding these students from discipline, alongside Black offenders, disrupt learning and endanger high-achieving whites, while ELL programs ($24 billion, 2023) divert funds from gifted education.

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Conclusion

Virginia’s lenient discipline, driven by racial quotas, shields violent Black and illegal Hispanic students, including MS13, endangering high-achieving poor whites. Combined with affirmative action and degree inflation, it rigs failure, fuels chaos, and punishes talent. My 1977 class showed effort, not race, drives success, yet today’s policies excuse 60% math failure (2022 NAEP) with $25 billion in DEI/ELL waste. End this farce—restore merit-based discipline, fund gifted programs, and expand trade schools. Appalachia’s future depends on talent, not coddling criminals.