A great deal has been written in recent years about the purported lack of motivation in the children of the Negro ghettos. Little in my experience supports this, yet the phrase has been repeated endlessly, and the blame in almost all cases is placed somewhere outside the classroom.

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In this quote, the author highlights a widely discussed topic regarding the perceived lack of motivation among children from impoverished African American communities. Based on their own experiences, the author claims that they have found little evidence to support this notion. Instead, the author argues that the phrase is often reiterated without substantial evidence and that responsibility for the lack of motivation is frequently attributed to external factors instead of considering the role of education itself. The quote challenges the popular narrative and suggests that a more nuanced perspective should be adopted when examining this issue.

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