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The Achievement Gap in the United States


Process Paper
Loras College

Olivia Clarey
This paper was written for Education 265, taught by Dr. Hilarie Welsh
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The Achievement Gap in the United States


The word ‘achievement’ in education has many definitions. It can mean high numbers,

good grades, or a feeling of success and excitement towards future education. But the

determinants of ‘achievement’ vary widely between teacher approval, test scores, grading, and

much more. These lower test scores, dwindling feeling of student success, and the desire to

continue onto future education is much lower among students of the minority group.

Questioning the achievement gap and the range of its complexity seems simple, but the

answers are surprising. The Achievement Gap in the United States is more than just a gap in

numbers, it “is ‘a matter of race and class. Across the U.S., a gap in academic achievement

persists between minority and disadvantaged students and their white counterparts” (Ladson-

Billings, 2006, p. 3). In an article titled “Understanding Achievement in U.S. Schools” by Gloria

Ladson-Billings, one learns that the achievement gap commonly takes place in groups of

minority, English Language Learning, and low socio-economic students. The history of our

nation, and the relationship between race and ethnicity are the beginning and end of the

Achievement Gap in the United States. Nothing will be fixed, until the relationships are

mended.

What is the Relationship Between the Achievement Gap and Minority Students?
Race is a part of the background and face of many issues in today’s society. Minority

groups are getting larger in the United States. Our schools are becoming more diverse, and

people are finally beginning to recognize the gap in achievement between minority students

and White students in the US. This gap goes beyond White and Black, and reaches into even

more ethnic areas such as Hispanic, Native American, and much more. The individual life and
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upbringing of students of minority reflects on their learning and future success. Cultural

background, beliefs, and other factors all contribute to the individual student and their own

academic success. It is evident though that race and ethnicity of minority students has an effect

on the gap of achievement.

An article titled “The Achievement Gap Between White and Non-White Students”

outlines various categories of minority achievement. The article also emphasizes the gap

between White and Non-White students and analyzes various studies done on minority

achievement. One study, “reported academic achievement gaps among 22 elementary schools

whose students who were Hispanic, Black, and White, in a California school district” (Rojas-

LeBoeuf, 2012, p. 12). They analyzed the results of these students’ test scores in core areas of

math, science, and language arts. After looking at various studies, researchers in this article,

“concluded that achievement gaps develop for Black students and White students, as well as

between Hispanic students and White students” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p. 12). Many expect the

achievement gap to be between White and Black students, because the attention to racial

differences is so strong in this area. The gap goes beyond, and reaches into more than one

category of minority. Race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and more all have an effect

on the achievement gap.

A second article called “No ‘White’ Child Left Behind” provides a wonderful discussion

about the simple privilege that White students tend to have over other students. The article

starts off by saying, “The role of race can be detrimental to the academic achievement of

minorities” (Rowley, 2011, p. 94). They go on to explain that just the color of one’s skin, and

their cultural upbringing can have an enormous impact on one’s future academic success. For
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some, this characteristic can be detrimental, and for others it is a privilege. In a study

conducted on 10th grade students across the nation, “White students are more likely to spend

additional hours, and achieve higher grades, on homework than Black students” (Rowley, p.

97). This is intriguing, because it is evident that the ethnic background of a student has an

impact on their desire to be academically active and successful. It was also interesting to read

that “the number of school rules also showed a meaningful difference… Black students tending

to be enrolled in schools with more rules than White” (Rowley, p. 97). The explanations in this

article show that White students were often times attending schools that had less behavior

regulation than that of Black students. However, these statistics are not representative of the

nation as a whole, but rather one area. The behavior, and rules of a school all have an effect on

student success. If there are fewer instances of distracting behavior, students will be more

engaged, and more meaningful learning can occur. This can change academic success. If Black

students are going to schools where there are more rules, there is a chance that there are more

instances of negative or disruptive behavior; thus taking away from their learning experience

and future success. There are more things than just rules and disruptive behavior that take

away from any student’s learning. The incidences of these behaviors are more prevalent among

the minority population, according to Rowley’s article (2011). The relationship between

minority students, and their academic success is one that needs great improvement and aid.

What is the Relationship Between the Achievement Gap and English Language Learners?
One of the key areas of effect within the achievement gap is relative to English Language

Learners. A variety of first languages is increasing in the United States, and individuals who

speak multiple languages, or are bilingual, are becoming more present. Many students
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participate in English Language Learning (ELL) programs during their school days. The students

speak a variety of languages that have the potential of creating a barrier in their learning

experience. For this very reason, the education and achievement of ELL students can vary

greatly. In an article titled “Assessing English Language Learners’ Achievement”, the author

discusses that “ELLs can be very different in terms of their non-English language and previous

exposure to this language… Also, ELLs vary at which age and grade they enter U.S. schools and

what curricula they have been exposed to” (Duran, 2008, p. 302). The author establishes that

ELL students within the US vary in their ages and English speaking capacity. Some know very

little English, and some are fluent.

The student’s English speaking capacity is important because students in most schools

are assessed similarly. As explained by Duran, “Assessments can be designed to work better for

these students… and better represent the social and cultural dimensions of classrooms that are

related to the opportunities to learn for ELL students” (Duran, p. 317). Overall, the

examinations that students have to take, whether just for classroom assessment, or

standardized observation, are varied for ELL students. However, research has shown that there

is a gap in ELL student assessments in English and Reading. “Research has shown that reliability

of assessment performance is high to very high for ELLs on math and science assessments but

only moderate to moderately high on English assessments, suggesting that greater demand on

English can make ELLs test performance less stable” (Duran, p. 317). This evidence explains that

ELL students may see a gap in their achievement compared to white or English-speaking

students. The ELL students have success in common areas like math and science, but where

their language and their cultural upbringing differs, we see a gap. There tends to be a lack of
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understanding in the difficulty of adapting and utilizing a new language. For a complex language

like English, it is understandable why an ELL student may see a gap in their achievement,

compared to their English-speaking peers.

What is the Relationship Between the Achievement Gap and Lower Socio-Economic Status
Students?
While one may not associate a student’s family and financial status as being relative to

their academic success, the two are very closely tied. The article “The Achievement Gap

Between White and Non-White Students” goes into great detail about the relevance of

socioeconomic status and family role. “A family’s home stability and economic circumstances

play an important role in academic success” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, 2012, p. 7), because they are

central to the student’s background. A student’s family background influences every part of

their day, whether it is in a positive or negative way. Students need to meet basic psychological

and physiological needs in order to be successful in any area of their life. If they are not

receiving positive encouragement and support, and they are not meeting basic physical needs,

they will not be as successful as peers who do.

The economic stability and level of a student’s home life has shown to contribute to the

achievement gap in the United States. The author states, “Poverty brings adversity and missed

opportunities for families and, most importantly, children” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p. 7). As previously

explained, students need to meet certain needs in more than one area. If a student is growing

up and living in a state of poverty, they are most likely not meeting more than one area of

physiological or psychological need. Many minority students in schools are living in homes

where they are of lower socioeconomic status. “Researchers have estimated that Hispanics are
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twice as likely to be raised in a poor household, compared to Asian-Americans and White

families” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p. 7). These children of minority commonly live in single-parent

homes where the parent is often times working hours greater than a full-time job.

The gap is created by a lack of individual access to resources, and a lack of family

support. Studies have shown that “poor children continue to lack proficiency in reading

because of the ‘absence of reading materials, such as books and magazines’” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p.

7). If a student does not have individual access to school related materials, they have a more

difficult time working on schoolwork outside of their classroom. Their inability to practice and

complete homework contributes to their gap in academic achievement. If they also do not have

parent help or family support at home, there is an evident lack of achievement. It has been

documented, “that families who were involved in their child’s schooling and classroom

activities had higher grade point averages than their classmates” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p. 8). If a child

is not receiving support at home, their desire to achieve success may be lessened. They are not

receiving encouragement, and may not see meaning in their learning. Students need positive

interactions, whether with a parent or teacher, in order to have individual success. The

psychological benefits show that “cognitive stimulation within the home, increased students’

academic achievement overall” (Rojas-LeBoeuf, p. 8). The home life of a student is extremely

important in determining a child’s future success, and their place in the achievement gap in the

US.

Methods for Closing the Achievement Gap for Minority Students


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One of the greatest weapons used to fight the achievement gap with minority students

is Multicultural Education. In a sense, the root of this paper is one of the greatest combatants

for closing the gap. Multicultural education has been shown to improve the effects of

stereotyping and limit the attitudes of prejudice among learners and educators. Education in

the areas of race, disability, gender, and class can alleviate the attitudes and experiences of

students. Multicultural education stresses “the importance of modifying the structure,

procedure, substance, and value of education to reflect the cultural, ethnic, linguistic, social,

and racial pluralism in the United States” (Okoye-Johnson, 2011, p. 1255). Previously discussed

in this paper, “as the nation’s public school enrollment is increasing, the diversity of the student

body is concurrently growing rapidly” (Okoye-Johnson, 2011, p. 1257). Diversity is more

common to see within the schools; seeing students of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds

is not uncommon. Multicultural education is important in these areas so that students and

teachers are more accepting of one another, and the educational environment is productive for

equal opportunity and academic success.

This same article points out that, “research on attitudes has shown that planned

interventions, programs, and activities are capable of positively modifying racial attitudes”

(Okoye-Johnson, 2011, p. 1258). Existing attitudes have negative effects on the members of

various ethnic and minority groups. Having educational opportunities available to all students,

and teachers, allows for the modification and adaptation of pre-existing attitudes and beliefs

about others. It helps eliminate any preconceived ideas of stereotype and prejudice against

groups of other race and cultural background. Having an effective multicultural education

program, “would teach minority ethnic groups how to free themselves from psychological
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captivity, stress social action, acquire humanistic dispositions toward all ethnic groups, realize

power and realize ethnic identity (Okoye-Johnson, 2011, p. 1259). Not only does multicultural

education benefit teachers and individuals of the larger social group, but it is also a positive and

enriching experience for individuals of the minority groups. It allows them the chance to

strengthen their self-concept about the cultural background and upbringing, and instills

confidence in who they chose to embody. It gives them the chance to realize that regardless of

their skin color and social standing, they are still capable of being successful and they have the

capacity to reach the high-achieving standards they have set for themselves.

Studies on multicultural education conclude that, “the inclusion of multicultural

education in the curriculum of schools creates an atmosphere where racial attitudes and

academic achievement are improved” (Okoye-Johnson, 2011, p. 1267). Simply put, having a

background in Multicultural Education improves self-understanding, and the comprehension of

the attitudes and feelings around us. Multicultural education helps improve the academic success

of students around us, or those we educate; closing the gap of achievement for minorities.

Methods for Closing the Achievement Gap for English Language Learners

When looking at the achievement gap for English Language Learning students, it is

evident that the gap is complex. There is more than one way of looking at the disparities, and

more than one way of mending the gap. According to the article, “Effective Instruction for

English Language Learners”, the easiest and best way to close the gap is by creating an effective

educational program for ELL students. The author explains that, “the fastest-growing student

population in U.S. schools today is children of immigrants” (Calderon, 2011, p. 103). Because of
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this, many students are being introduced to the U.S. education program with minimal English-

speaking capacity. One of the largest problems with this is the lack of, or insufficient, ELL

programs available for these students. While there are some programs across the nation that

are exceptional, the majority fall behind. Due to this disparity, we see the gap in achievement

of ELL students.

This same article goes on to inform that, “in elementary schools, English learners

commonly receive thirty minutes of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction but attend

general education classes for the rest of the day” (Calderon, 2011, p. 103). This only contributes

to the disparities, because if students are not receiving adequate instruction from a teacher

who speaks their first language, or can properly accommodate, they are not going to

comprehend or retain any educational material during the majority of their school day.

Calderon goes on to say that, “Researchers consistently find wide and persistent achievement

gaps between English learners and English-proficient students- gaps that signal a need for

increased teacher and staff preparation” (Calderon, 2011, p. 106). This article gives readers

reason to believe that if there was greater preparation, or a stronger curriculum and plan for

ELL students, the gap in achievement could be lessened.

If there is a strong desire within the school to close their gap, they can better

coordinate, and provide resources for their ELL students. If the effort is there, “schools can

more effectively address these students’ language, literacy and core content needs” (Calderon,

2011, p. 106). Calderon believes that the underlying motivation to help these students is the

fundamental obstacle in the closing the gap in ELL academic achievement. Institutional

preparedness is essential for ELL students to succeed and achieve high academic standards.
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After analyzing various schools and their ELL student data, Calderon states, “Based on the

findings from recent studies, what matters most in educating English learners is the quality of

instruction” (Calderon, p. 107). The complexity of learning a new language, while also learning

new educational material is something most individuals do not understand personally. Having

the patience and preparedness for students learning English, and information in the general

education classroom, is essential for eliminating ELL academic disparities.

Methods for Closing the Achievement Gap for Lower Socio-Economic Status Students

The quality of education a student receives is different in any school. School practices

are different, regardless of the school type and age group. The individual treatment, and quality

of individualized attention and retention also varies greatly with each student. This variation is

caused by multiple factors, but in many cases, the root is race or socio-economic status. In an

article discussing the socio-economic status of students, and the student’s latter academic

achievement, it is implied that “school practices are not neutral in their treatment of students

of varying socio-economic backgrounds” (Caro, 2009, p. 560). Schools do not necessarily treat

their students exactly the same. Whether or not schools have programs available, like free and

reduced lunch programs, the students still experience varying treatment. If schools were to

modify the treatment of students of lower SES, and make their future achievement in school a

priority, we may see a lessened gap as they age and continue with their education. Caro notes

that “scholars have shown that a socio-economic gap in the early school years has lasting

consequences” (Caro, 2009, p. 559). The gap shows worsening over time because as students’

age, their economic status, and their home-life, often tends to worsen. If they are not

motivated to continue, students tend to develop poor social and academic habits and, “are
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prone to leave school early” (Caro, p. 559). Many schools show a lack of encouragement in the

future of their students. While they may desire to see their students succeed, few schools go

out of their way to make sure their kids have an environment outside of school that supports

their academic achievement. If schools motivated or created a program that outlined future

movement in education, the students may see a meaning to their learning and continue

forward. It is possible that students who receive treatment that lacks support may give up on

their future education and lower their standards for academic success.

Another area of improvement in any school setting is the grouping of students. Caro

discusses the impact that grouping students, of any background, has on educational retention.

Caro states that, “Socio-economically biased assignment into groups during school years

produces divergent educational outcomes among SES groups” (Caro, 2009, p. 579). Often times,

there are reports of, “low SES children being repeatedly located in low ability groups, and high

SES children placed in high ability groups” (Caro, p. 579). There is an applied stigma that

students of higher SES have a greater chance at success simply because of their upbringing;

hence the educational gap in achievement. If schools were to eliminate this grouping practice,

and acknowledge the academic ability and educational capacity of all students, regardless of

any stigma, we may see a decline in low SES disparity. If ability grouping and bias were

eliminated, the effects of the gap between high and low SES would become minimal. There is

an importance of challenging students who show higher ability. However, according to Caro,

“ducators should encourage grouping practices that reduce the gap” (Caro, 2009, p. 580).

Teachers are more than capable of acknowledging any given student’s current level of ability.
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Often times, however, teachers do not place students accordingly. Many times, teachers have

their own bias, and group their students based on their preconceived ideas.

A final, and key way of improving the lower SES achievement gap comes from the

students’ home life. If a student is in a living environment where their education is not the first

priority, the student needs to be accommodated. Teachers and schools “should focus their

efforts on improving and increasing their exposure to schooling” (Caro, 2009, p. 581). While

some aspects may be out of administrative control, and policy intervention and outside sources

are useful, a great deal of the responsibility still falls upon the school itself. If schools took the

time and created the motivation to advocate for their low SES students, we may see a decline in

the gap of their academic achievement. If schools showed that the individual importance of

student education was prevalent, students themselves may realize their educational worth.

How to Increase Tolerance in the Classroom

When looking and researching all of the possible ways to implement tools of eliminating

the achievement gap in the U.S., all methods start with the classroom teacher. The first steps

for effective closing of the gap begin with tolerance and acceptance by the classroom teacher

that spreads into the classroom. When a teacher gets their class list at the beginning of the

year, they typically do not know what the students walking through their door will look like.

Depending on where the school is located, or the school type, teachers may have a general

sense of the background. However, a teacher will not really know a student, or their abilities,

until they walk through their door and prove their educational worth. Teachers will have to

start the process. If teachers dismiss their preconceived ideas and bias, the change has already
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started in their classroom. The problems that occur are not solely to blame on teachers, but on

a vast majority of excuses. Within the four walls of a classroom, the teacher has the capacity to

take charge and make change with their students; they are the beginning of influential learning.

Amanda Williams, in her own call for change, states that, “in order to see change take

place, a dramatic shift in the attitude and priorities of policy-makers, administrators, and

teachers has to occur” (Williams, 2011, p. 65). The closing of the gap comes from changes in

more than one area, but its biggest implication is on the schools. The schools need to begin to

build the tolerance, acceptance, and support for all the students that walk through their door.

Williams claims that, “regardless of the cause of the achievement gap, interventions need to be

put into place in schools in order to correct the problem” (Williams, 2011, p. 66). Whether the

work is through new curricula, change in school policy, revamped teacher training, or school-

wide multicultural education, the school and teachers need to take the first steps at building

tolerance and equality.

Through the in-class texts used in Multicultural Education, we have learned a great deal

about inclusive instruction. The two texts, City Kids, City Schools and Rethinking Multicultural

Education, have delved into the stories of teachers who advocated for their students, and have

started the change needed. For each of the main categories of academic disparity, the texts

touch on ways teachers accommodated and made changes for their students. For minority

students, we read about various teachers who went out of their way to make sure their

students of different race were receiving the same instruction and motivation. Monique

Redeaux is a teacher who gives her opinion of teaching Black youth in City Kids, City Schools.

She discusses how her past experiences, and her upbringing, have affected her as a teacher.
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Redeaux has worked with many different students of minority, and she has built relationships

with families; something any great teacher should strive to do. She has acknowledged the

background of all of her students, but then she goes beyond to disregard differences and

provide students with the same love and opportunity for growth. She says that, “we forget that

they are whole, not deficient or incomplete. And we forget that these children are our children”

(Ayers, 2008, p. 90). It’s important that teachers of minority students not look at their children

as ‘different’, but that they look at them as students who deserve the same motivational

learning, and care for their education.

As for students of English Language Learning backgrounds, it is important for teachers to

bring their language into the classroom. A teacher who aims to help break the gap in

achievement for these students, knows that both the first-language, and the English language,

are important for their students. To acknowledge that the student has a cultural difference that

makes them unique is a great way of bringing multicultural education into the classroom. A

teacher in Rethinking Multicultural Education, discusses the way she incorporated the native

language of multiple students in her Early-Childhood class. She gave Spanish-speaking, and

Marshallese-speaking students the chance to put their culture in the spotlight. The kids in the

classroom loved the experience, and the students whose culture was included felt special and

included. The teacher discussed how, being a Mexican-American, she never felt the attention

she wanted or deserved. She says that she “yearned to have a teacher who could see me, hear

me, and dance with me” (Au, 2009, p. 250). She made her students feel like having their own

culture and differences made them special and unique; something any teacher of ELL students

should try to replicate.


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While there are so many ways to increase tolerance in the classroom, teacher’s need to

understand that change of any kind in the classroom begins with them. If a teacher wants to

close a gap in achievement between any group of students in their classroom, they need to

understand how to make their students feel as though standing out and being unique is

something to take pride in. Making students of all background feel loved, special, and

motivated to learn is the best way of increasing the tolerance of all individuals within the

classroom.

Mentoring Experience Tying into Classroom Content

When looking at, and reflecting upon, the field-experience and observation I had during

the three-week term. The learning environments of all of the schools visited were all very

diverse, as expected. Whether we were still in Dubuque, or down in Sarasota, I saw many

different teaching styles and saw really diverse schools. When in Dubuque, I was really

intrigued by both Ms. Derks’ ELL classroom, and Dubuque Montessori School. Both were brand

new experiences for me, and I learned valuable new things. Within the Montessori school I saw

the real application of curiosity and self-instructed learning that we read about. It was amazing

to see how allowing the students to control their time and learning gave them the desire to

delve into materials. At Washington, I gained new perspective on ELL classrooms, and the

complexity of learning a new language while also learning general course material. Watching

Ms. Derks work with her students, and learning that she has built relationships with her

students and their families has been impactful for me. Having Ms. Derks be my first experience

in an ELL classroom was a blessing.


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The trip to Sarasota was memorable and an absolutely wonderful learning experience.

Having the chance to see the differences in school choice first-hand was really eye-opening. I

had never been to a charter or magnet school before. Listening to the kids at these different

schools discuss how they ended up where they are now and where they want to go next was a

really great way to see how school choice can be vital to those students. Coming from an area

where my only options were public and private, seeing all of the options was a whole new

world. Regardless of the school type, the general support I saw from teachers towards students

was unique. I saw teachers that were using contemporary approaches to their teaching, and I

saw real meaningful learning occur. The students in the classrooms I walked through were so

engaged that some of them did not even notice the twelve strangers in the room.

I saw inspirational leaders within the schools, and I saw how the influence they had

spread through the whole building. At Brentwood, I saw Principal Weida’s positivity and

relationship with each of students as we walked around the mini-campus. The way he

approached students and interacted with them made them feel special. I really enjoyed the

principal at Bay Haven. He reminded me a lot of my elementary school principal when I was

little. My principal knew everyone’s name, like Principal Erickson did. It was really welcoming,

and it made me feel special knowing that my principal knew my name and would say hi to me. I

can see the same positive reaction in the students at Bay Haven because Mr. Erickson has made

them all feel special and cared for. I can attest to the fact that having that relationship in

elementary school was beneficial in making me feel like I had a real place in the school. It’s

important for any school leader, teachers included, to make students feel like their presence

makes a difference. The approach of all the school leaders I saw is a “take away” I had in
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Florida. The motivational learning environment that they have built is going to be really

beneficial in those students’ future academic careers.

Conclusion

The achievement gap in the United States effects students of all age groups. Its severest

effect is on students of minority, English Language Learning, and low socio-economic students.

The levels of achievement these students reach is developed over time, and so many factors

contribute to their lack of inclination or their ultimate decline. The low test scores they receive,

the minimal feelings of success they experience, and their desire to continue on with their

education is something that needs to be fixed. We educate the future of America, so why is

there no urgency in fixing the achievement gap? This gap is more than just numbers on paper,

and students feeling like failures. Students need to be motivated by their teachers. They need

to know that regardless of whatever happens outside the classroom, they still have the capacity

to reach their goals. Teachers need to make their students feel like there is someone who cares

about their education as well. If students are not cared for and accounted for, they will not see

the purpose in their learning and growth as individuals. If they lose their motivation, their

learning becomes meaningless to them. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most

powerful weapon in changing the world.” If we want to make a real difference in the world of

education, we start with ourselves as teachers. We have the power to influence every student

that walks through our door. If our students are not achieving their goals, or receiving an

adequate education, then we are failing too. The gap between minority students, ELL students,

and low SES students is present. The relationship between these students and their future
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education is broken. The Achievement Gap in the United States cannot be fixed until all

relationships are fixed as well.


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