Why do you think George felt this way? To what degree are teachers and students to blame for this situation? Does the book suggest any ways to improve the system?

education is at the center of the success story. but teachers like Miss. johnson, who nurtured and inspired george, were less prevalent than those who "just didnt know how to reach us and didnt seem to care. They expected and accepted mediocrity or less, and unfortunately, we usually gave no more." Why do you think George felt this way? To what degree are teachers and students to blame for this situation? Does the book suggest any ways to improve the system?