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achievement gaps

EDITORIAL: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green: Student Success in Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Aug 28, 2014 0

ANN ARBOR PUBLIC Schools recently received a poor rating from the Michigan Department of Education on that district’s school reportcard. Local officials argued that the district’s “high diversity” makes it difficult to meet the state’s high…

New Study: Michigan’s High-Income, White Students “Sinking in Academic Achievement”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Feb 10, 2012 2

by P.D. Lesko In Ann Arbor, it's the achievement gap that gets the starring role in the ongoing drama enacted on a regular basis by both members of the Board of Education, as well as the District's paid professionals. This is a drama that…

The Politics of Education: 2010 MEAP Scores Reveal Significant Achievement Gaps Between Elementary Schools in A2

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 7, 2011 9

At the end of March, the Michigan Department of Education released MEAP scores for the state's elementary and middle schools. The data is a treasure trove for those who enjoy sifting through such information. Test scores impact districts'…