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03-27-2010, 04:55 PM
The state outperforms many other states in reading, but the gap between black and white students hasn't narrowed since 1992.
By EMILY JOHNS, Star Tribune
Last update: March 24, 2010 - 9:35 PM
Minnesota's students once again outperformed much of the nation on reading tests in 2009, but the achievement gap between black and white students hasn't budged in almost 20 years, according to test results released Wednesday.
The state's persistent, vexing achievement gap has become a long-term blemish on an otherwise good reputation for educational performance. The 2009 results of what's commonly called the "Nation's Report Card" show that Washington, D.C., is the only jurisdiction with a black-white gap statistically larger than Minnesota's in fourth grade, and that Connecticut is the only state with a larger gap in eighth grade, although some states didn't report enough data to be counted.
"Because our scores have remained real strong and steady, it kind of lets us feel like we're doing OK," said Education Commissioner Alice Seagren. "... But we really need to be concerned about our minority groups and the achievement gap."
http://www.startribune.com/local/89007472.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
By EMILY JOHNS, Star Tribune
Last update: March 24, 2010 - 9:35 PM
Minnesota's students once again outperformed much of the nation on reading tests in 2009, but the achievement gap between black and white students hasn't budged in almost 20 years, according to test results released Wednesday.
The state's persistent, vexing achievement gap has become a long-term blemish on an otherwise good reputation for educational performance. The 2009 results of what's commonly called the "Nation's Report Card" show that Washington, D.C., is the only jurisdiction with a black-white gap statistically larger than Minnesota's in fourth grade, and that Connecticut is the only state with a larger gap in eighth grade, although some states didn't report enough data to be counted.
"Because our scores have remained real strong and steady, it kind of lets us feel like we're doing OK," said Education Commissioner Alice Seagren. "... But we really need to be concerned about our minority groups and the achievement gap."
http://www.startribune.com/local/89007472.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU