Closing the Achievement Gap

At today's Project Read meeting Jim Woehrle from Kootasca shared some startling information on the "achievement gap" in Itasca and Koochiching Counties. Jim was spurred to put together some stats for our area after listening to a presentation at the "Minnesota Meeting." Click HERE to listen to the Minnesota Public Radio recording of the event.

From MPR: As Minnesota lawmakers spar over the state's education budget, two education experts discuss what Minnesota can do to close the achievement gap between white students and students of color.

Kati Haycock is the president of Education Trust, an organization based in Washington, D.C. that advocates for young people, especially those who are poor or members of minority groups.

Rudy Crew is a former school district superintendent and the author of "Only Connect: The Way to Save Our Schools."