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Monday, April 25, 2011

Finding A Needle in A Stack of Needles: A Solution to the Racial Achievement Gap | The Jose Vilson

Finding A Needle in A Stack of Needles: A Solution to the Racial Achievement Gap | The Jose Vilson

Finding A Needle in A Stack of Needles: A Solution to the Racial Achievement Gap

In the category of “Yes, That Makes Complete Sense,” David Kirp of The LA Times reported that scientists have figured out a 1-hour “fix” for our most disadvantaged students: encourage them while they do it. Combined with the latest article from The New York Times regarding Jump Math, this piece almost made me smack the screen. These articles are fortunate I’m typing on my Mac. Anyone who’s had any exposure to students without a