achievement gap

Supporters of no-zero grading argue that it keeps failing students engaged. Opponents contend that it makes students less accountable.

A Seattle high school singled out Black students to sign an agreement to work hard in school. Several Black students got angry and threw the document in the trash.

A study finds that the stress of dealing with racism contributes to the academic achievement gap. Part of the solution is reinforcing positive racial identity.

Two new reports say that tracking has significant benefits for gifted Black and Hispanic students. But opponents of separating gifted students say it harms those in regular classes.

A study presents a new comparative tool to evaluate national progress toward closing the socioeconomic achievement gap. It finds that most states are missing the mark, but also many successful cases.

By: Deltonia N. Shropshire, MA Response to an article written by Roderick L. Carey “Parents aren’t to blame for the achievement gap: A History of…