“911! Our children are in serious trouble! They need help, and they need it now! This is an emergency!” Anyone dialing “911” expects immediate action. The good people who answer these calls are paid by our tax dollars, they work for us. They are trained to do two things: one, provide direct assistance if possible; two, send help immediately. They promptly assess the emergency and respond accordingly, dispatching professionals trained to take immediate, life-saving actions. But not all responses are equal. Responses to 911 calls in low socioeconomic neighborhoods may not be as quick as in more affluent areas. Demographics are often a reliable predictor of slow response times to emergency calls. Sadly, this appears to be the same problem within our school districts, where children’s zip codes, race, and economic status have shackled them to the back of the line when it comes to receiving a quality education.