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Seattle's enduring achievement gap
6/26/2019 | 1m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Seattle schools are struggling to close the achievement gap. What will help?
In Seattle, as well as nationwide, there is a large racial disparity in student achievement. Much of this can be attributed to factors affecting students before they even begin kindergarten, but systemic issues within schools can reinforce these inequities. An emphasis on early childhood education, with initiatives such as Seattle's preschool program, may help close the gap.
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PNW Explained is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS
PNW Explained
Seattle's enduring achievement gap
6/26/2019 | 1m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In Seattle, as well as nationwide, there is a large racial disparity in student achievement. Much of this can be attributed to factors affecting students before they even begin kindergarten, but systemic issues within schools can reinforce these inequities. An emphasis on early childhood education, with initiatives such as Seattle's preschool program, may help close the gap.
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