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Narrowing The Multiple Achievement Gaps in California: Ten Goals For the Long Haul
Author: Grubb, N.W.
Publication Date: 2008, April
Summary or Abstract: The multiple achievement gaps in California are problems with long histories and complex causes, and they cannot be reduced overnight. This policy paper outlines ten goals that could guide policy over the long run, and that if followed consistently, would narrow (though not eliminate) many of the achievement gaps. These ten goals are also interdependent; for example, trying to enhance effective school resources (Goal 1) cannot be accomplished without supportive reforms in school finance (Goal 7). Each of these goals is a substantial undertaking, but it is crucial for educators and policy-makers to confront the entire landscape of policies necessary to narrow the achievement gap.