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What are the Achievement Gaps?

1. Achievement Gap in Race

   1. Black Students

   2. Hispanic Students

   3. Asian Students

2. Achievement Gap in Income

Why Do the Achievement Gaps Exist?

1. Explanations

   1. Social Factors

   2. School Factors

      1. Racial Segregation in Schools

      2. Teacher Expectations and Practices

   3. Family Factors

2. Cautions

Can the Achievement Gaps be Overcome?

1. How to Close the Achievement Gaps: Research and Policy

   1. Public Policy

   2. Social and Cultural Factors

   3. Schools and Communities

   4. Families

2. Schools that are Successful in Closing the Achievement Gaps