The Achievement Gap

Presented by Kaeleigh Becker,

Alyvia Chiemingo, Alaire Thomas,
and Christine Papaycik
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What is the Achievement Gap?
The Achievement Gap occurs
when there is a variation in
enrollment and academic
work among different groups
of students.

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 Who does it affect?
Students of all ages, especially:
students from low income families
racial/ethnic minorities
english language learners
students with disabilities
gender

the economic equivalent of a permanent national recession- substantially larger than

the deep recession the country is currently experiencing.
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The Achievement Gap in College-aged students

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The Achievement Gap in the classroom...
Gaps can be indicated by (but not limited to):
Test performance
Access to key opportunities
Attainments

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 Its impact on educators...
As researchers illuminate patterns of lower performances within
student populations, educators and leaders will be better
equipped to understand contributing factors and design targeted
intervention methods and engagement strategies that help close
the gaps.

The massive impact on colleges equates to an impact on needing

more academic advisors, counselors, and teachers willing to
become a major role in helping students discover where they want
to go academically and career wise in the future.
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Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gaps

Classrooms and schools that

support learning

Enhanced Cultural
Competence

Adequate Resources
and Funding

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