The authors suggested that reading practice can play an «important role» in closing achievement gaps between different socioeconomic groups. (renaissance.com)
To be considered for the program, public schools must be among the top schools in the state for overall achievement on statewide assessments or closing achievement gaps between student groups. (weac.org)
In closing achievement gaps in mathematics and science, the nation has made minimal gains since 2005, while the diversity of our nation's students has grown dramatically. (idra.org)