The Racial Achievement Gap: Why Do Minority Students in Good Schools Still Lag Behind?
There are many good schools that try to ensure that every student gets the best education possible and an equal opportunity to succeed in their studies and extracurricular activities. Our guest says that despite efforts on the part of school administrators and teachers, there is still a racial achievement gap in even the most diverse and progressive schools. We discuss why the gap exists, how it affects the lives of students during and after their school years , and what educators and the community can do to help students of all races and ethnicities achieve.
