achievement gap

Gap Busters Get Results, Part 1

Gap Busters Get Results, Part 1

For years the American education system has wrestled with the achievement gap. But recent research shows charter schools not only enroll a more challenging student population, but they also produce superior student gains compared to traditional public schools. What’s going on here? This topic is on the blog today…

Marijuana Tax to Fund “Reparations Scholarships?”

Marijuana Tax to Fund “Reparations Scholarships?”

Evanston, a city in suburban Chicago, is trying to redress its racially-charged history by using marijuana tax revenue for reparations. The plan might include an idea that addresses the academic gap. #K-12 #reparationsscholarships