| It's About the Schools
For most children in this country, achievement in school, and therefore the quality and the sheer length of life that they and their children will have, can be predicted from their race, language spoken at home, and family income. Almost everywhere, this means that African-American children—those who are or are perceived to be the descendants of American slaves—will not be taught as much or as well as white, non-Hispanic children....
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Source: Ed Week
When Is Disparate Negative Impact A Policy?
NCSC follows up on Holzman's commentary with a challenge to Congress...
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Source: Ed Week
Given Half a Chance
See Holzman's report, Given Half a Chance -- The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males examining the achievement gap state by state.
Source: The Schott Foundation
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