Education Achievement Gaps: Black Boys Ages 0–2 (Flash)
Education Achievement Gaps: Black Boys Ages 2–3 (Flash)
Education Achievement Gaps: Black Boys Ages 5–6 (Flash)
Education Achievement Gaps: Black Boys Ages 9–10 (Flash)
Presentations and Videos
| Pre-conference Remarks | Video | Presentation |
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| Michael T. Nettles, ETS |  |
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| Charlie Nelms, North Carolina Central University (Introduction by Michael T. Nettles) |
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| Shawn Dove, Open Society Foundations' Campaign for Black Male Achievement (Introduction by Charlie Nelms) |
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| Welcome/Introduction | Video | Presentation |
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| Michael T. Nettles, ETS | |
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| Russlynn H. Ali, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (Introduction by Marian Wright Edelman) |
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| Opening Discussion: The Condition of Young Black Boys in the United States | Video | Presentation |
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| Cathy Grace, Children's Defense Fund | |
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| Iheoma Iruka, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill | |
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| Oscar Barbarin III, Tulane University | |
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| Discussion 1: The Critical Early Years: Exploring Connections of Poverty and Early Brain Development and Academic Achievement | Video | Presentation |
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| Rashanda Perryman, Children's Defense Fund | |
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| Aisha Ray, Erikson Institute | |
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| Anjohnette Gibbs, Delta Early Learning Program | |
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| Discussion 2: The Time is Now: A Strong Start for Young Black Males is a Strong Future for the Nation | Video | Presentation |
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| Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights(Introduction by Catherine M. Millett) | |
| Discussion 3: Approaches to Learning from PreK–3rd Grade and the Effect on Closing Gaps | Video | Presentation |
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| Michela English, Fight For Children (Introduction by Michael T. Nettles) |
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| Jeanne Middleton-Hairston, Children's Defense Fund (Introduction by Michela English) |
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| Kristie Kauerz, Harvard Graduate School of Education | |
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| Linda Sullivan-Dudzic, Bremerton School District | |
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| Closing Discussion: Strengthening the Agenda: Ensuring a Strong Start | Video | Presentation |
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| Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (Introduction by Michael T. Nettles) |
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| Michael T. Nettles, ETS | |
View an Agenda Description (PDF) for ETS's Addressing Achievement Gaps Symposium.
View the CDF Freedom Schools® Program Introductory Video from the Children's Defense Fund.