Sentences with phrase «standing academic achievement gaps»

And we are realistic in our understanding that long - standing academic achievement gaps are not eliminated overnight.

As much as I can understand some of the motivations behind opting out of standardized tests, I think it complicates the goal of helping all students to achieve at higher levels and close long standing academic achievement gaps.

And when it comes to closing the long - standing academic achievement gaps, the research bears out that students» understanding of lesson purpose can greatly accelerate their learning.

The bottom line is this: If we are serious about eliminating long - standing academic achievement gaps and improving learning for all students, we can not ignore the critical role of school district central offices in improving educational outcomes for all students.

School and district leaders can and must still act with the urgency necessary to close long standing academic achievement gaps.