Arkansas ranks high in a national pre-K study but the state is falling behind in enrollment and equal access for poor students. Education Week’s annual “Quality Counts” report explores the complex landscape that defines early-childhood services in the U.S....
The Achievement Gap report published by AACF in 2008 addresses many solutions to the achievement gap. However, there are a few proven strategies that can Arkansas schools can use to ensure the improved and continued success of children that...
It has been said many times that a child is hungry or sick will struggle to learn and succeed in school. This is true for children who fall into the achievement gap as well. Low-income and minority students are...
The family and community environment of a child have a great impact on their educational success and opportunities. A few family and community factors that contribute to the achievement gap are: 1. Parental involvement in both the home and...
The factors that have caused the achievement gap are varied but can be broken down into three categories: schools, family and community, and health. Schools are critical when it comes to a student’s educational achievement and opportunities. Because of...