The Achievement Gap

Race and IQ

"Most important, we know that interventions at every age from infancy to college can reduce racial gaps in both I.Q. and academic achievement, sometimes by substantial amounts in surprisingly little time. This mutability is further evidence that the I.Q. difference has environmental, not genetic, causes. And it should encourage us, as a society, to see that all children receive ample opportunity to develop their minds." Click here to see article.

Achievement gap commentaries in LA Times

November 27: Two interesting commentaries on the Achievement Gap from two highly qualified commentators (published in the LATimes). One quote:

"What we know from the national test is this: In fourth-grade math, black students' average performance is now as good as white students' in 1991. In other words, if white students' average performance had been stagnant, the black-white fourth-grade math achievement gap would have completely closed."

To read the full exchange, click on Mind the Gap.