A race to the bottom. 
A race to mediocrity. 

Engaged principals/guidance counselors etc.  will seek out driven, focused students and help them succeed. If that happens it’s a meritocracy and it’s good for our society and worth every extra penny. 

The Principal at our elementary reached out to minority communities and French immersion uptake took off, the classroom looked like the community. 

Work to build equality of opportunity, but don’t cut off children’s interests and drive at the knees.