"The 'achievement gap' in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between groups of students. It is most often used to describe the troubling performance gaps between many African-American and Hispanic students, at the lower end of the performance scale, and their non-Hispanic white peers, and the similar academic disparity between students from low-income and well-off families. The achievement gap shows up in grades, standardized-test scores, course selection, dropout rates, and college-completion rates. It has become a focal point of education reform efforts." --Education Week

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Education Trust: An Advocate for Closing the Achievement Gap

Education Trust is a non-profit advocacy group committed to promoting high achievement for all students at all levels. They are currently working with congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), otherwise known as "No Child Left Behind."
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