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Behind D.C. schools' math gains, an obstacle

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.washingtonpost.com (Views: 96, Clicks: 2) View Story

WIDER RACIAL GAP IN ACHIEVEMENT in D.C. --"What remains embedded in the latest numbers from the National Assessment of Educational Progress is the persistent achievement gap between African American and white students both locally and nationally."

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#1 by nitajo posted ago

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"Everyday Mathematics," a K-through-sixth-grade math curriculum emphasizing games and real-life experiences that was brought to the District under former superintendent Clifford Janey, is credited with some of the NAEP progress reported last week.

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#2 by nitajo posted ago

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One essential element to closing the achievement gap is to lengthen the traditional public school year, currently 180 days in the District, to compete with charter schools. -- Clifford Janey

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