About The Achievement Gap
The achievement gap in education refers to the different levels of academic performance of students from a variety of racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The lack of access to high-quality education in a child's early years has a deep and enduring impact on development and academic achievement.
Black Male Teens: Moving to Success in the High School Years
June 24, 2013
National Press Club
Washington, D.C.
ETS will convene this symposium with the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) to discuss the potentially perilous high school years of 1.7 million young Black men ages 14â18 as they prepare for post-secondary education and careers. During these final years in the public Kâ12 education system, young Black men face an inequitable high school experience. Presently, Black males produce some of the lowest education and career outcomes of major population groups in the country.
Viewpoints
"What are the unique challenges faced by African-American teens in high school?"
Viewpoints is a forum for commentary and discussion on important topics in education, government and research on achievement gap issues. The topic we are currently discussing is, "What are the unique challenges faced by African-American boys in elementary and middle school?"
Spotlight
Watch videos from our Saturdays at ETS symposium "Taking Action: Navigating the Common Core State Standards and Assessments" held on February 9, 2013 at Princeton, N.J. Watch videos >
Research
Optimizing Talent: Closing Education and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide
By Robert Schwartz and Beth Brody Fall 2012 Read more >
"The future literally depends on how well we educate ALL of our children."
— Kurt Landgraf
President & CEO, ETS
ETS is deeply committed to closing the achievement gap through rigorous research that supports action, practical tools for real-life solutions, and the sharing of ideas, strategies and resources.
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