When researchers measuring school readiness gaps control for parenting differences, the racial and ethnic gaps narrow by 25 - 50 percent. (jstor.org)
A new study finds that school readiness gaps between rich and poor students and between white and minority students are narrowing (as measured at kindergarten entry) but that the gaps are not continuing to close after the children enter school. (educationnext.org)
Overview: Recent Trends in Income, Racial, and Ethnic School Readiness Gaps at Kindergarten Entry (aera.net)