African American students have less access to algebra and more access to seclusion and restraint than do their white peers. The significant disparity in educational resources has caused this problem of disparate discipline and disparate academic outcomes. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle cure when it comes time for admission into college. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
Our economic future rests on the extent to which all students, especially those who represent America's growing majority, have access to rigorous, college-preparatory classes… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in the country. Whatever problems exist in this city exist… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
Philadelphians continue to benefit every day from the flow of federal dollars to improve our infrastructure and create jobs. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
To see, once again, that African American students are more likely to have a limited math curriculum and an underpaid novice teacher is disheartening… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the Social Security promise that provides secure retirement benefits for… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
