"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

Thursday, March 10, 2011

OSPI Report on Closing Opportuinity Gaps

Thanks to classmate Erin for sending me this link. Here is a 2010 report published by the Washington State OSPI entitled: "Closing Opportunity (Achievement) Gaps in Washington's Public Education System." The report contains some startling information about the achievement gap between groups of Washington students. It also makes recommendations for how to close the gap, including suggestions for the Quality Education Council and the state legislature.
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