Educational Testing Service (ETS) Achievement Gap conferences gather top researchers, policy experts and educators to discuss ways to improve educational attainment, how to close achievement gaps and suggestions for research, practice, assessment and public policy.
November 4–5, 2011
Princeton, N.J.
At this symposium, scientific experts and education stakeholders grappled with the academic, fiscal and program investments — including standards and structures — necessary to fully achieve equitable educational opportunity.
A Strong Start: Positioning Young Black Boys for Educational Success
June 14, 2011
Washington, D.C.
This ETS symposium was devoted to the issues facing Black boys in their early years. ETS partnered with the Children's Defense Fund to explore the challenges facing this vulnerable population, as well as the opportunities to position young Black boys for educational success.
Climbing the Academic Achievement Ladder: Promoting the Success of Black Males
November 13, 2010
Princeton, N.J.
This ETS symposium focused on how to increase student effort and motivation, and encourage Black males to strive toward high academic performance and success. It recognized valuable research and programs on Black male achievement and ways to broaden the attention toward continuing progress.
The Family: America's Smallest School
October 18, 2010
Washington, D.C.
This ETS symposium discussed ETS's published report "The Family: America's Smallest School" which explored the status and role of the family in education. This symposium gathered researchers, policy experts, educators and practitioners to explore today's realities and tomorrow's solutions.
Advancing Learning for Our Diverse Adult Population
March 3, 2010
Washington, D.C.
This ETS symposium concentrated on ways to improve educational levels, ideas for closing achievement gaps and suggestions for research, practice, assessment and public policy. It was co-convened by the American Association of Community Colleges and the Council of Adult and Experiential Learning, and featured presentations by academics, policy advocates and government officials.