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Wealth And Achievement Gaps: An Examination Of Virginia Middle Schools, Paulette Natasha Richmond
Wealth And Achievement Gaps: An Examination Of Virginia Middle Schools, Paulette Natasha Richmond
Theses and Dissertations in Urban Studies
Achievement gaps, the focus of this research, result from unequal achievement and the variance in achievement existing between different segments of the student population, for example, the difference in achievement between minority students and non-minority students. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) focus on achievement gaps despite contradictory expressions about the efficacy of the act. The No Child Left Behind Act has created discussion and awareness of race, SES (economically advantaged and disadvantaged) and academic achievement.
There are conflicting beliefs about the impact of resources, funding and wealth on student achievement. This study …