Closing The Achievement Gap

On Point's monthlong series on the achievement gap in American schools, September 2019. You can listen to episodes in any order!

Seventh graders at Springfield Renaissance School working on values to guide discussions in "crew," a part of the day when students owrk on team-building and reflect on their learning. (Grace Tatter/On Point)

What Does It Really Mean To Get A Good Education?

Students at the Renaissance School in Springfield, Massachusetts, spend a lot of time in supportive peer groups learning social and emotional skills.

Nov 21, 2019

Part IV: School Integration And The Achievement Gap

Sixty-five years after the mandate to desegregate schools, it’s still controversial. The conclusion of our special series, "The Fifty Year Fight: Solutions for Closing the Achievement Gap."

47:12Sep 30, 2019

Part III: Behind 'The Knowledge Gap.' Is School Curriculum To Blame?

The latest in our series on the achievement gap. Could the problem be the nation’s focus on teaching skills rather than actual knowledge?

47:07Sep 23, 2019

Part II: How To Get Students Excited About Learning

Rapping Shakespeare? Origami in math class? Out-of-the box ideas to get students excited about learning. Part II of our special series on the achievement gap.

47:19Sep 16, 2019

Part I: Achievement Gap, Or Opportunity Gap? What's Stopping Student Success

Seeking solutions to a persistent problem in American education. It’s Part 1 of our special series "The 50 Year Fight: Solutions For Closing The Achievement Gap."

47:04Sep 9, 2019

The 50-Year Fight: Solutions For Closing The Achievement Gap

Is the achievement gap the result of students' lack of achievement, or the lack of opportunities they're offered? What kinds of things are students working on, building and creating in...

Aug 20, 2019