Henrico County Public Schools :: Excellence with Equity (Closing the Achievement Gap) - 9 views
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hcps-lalwanear on 01 Feb 15"Henrico County Public Schools has a gap in student academic achievement. White students and Asian students perform at higher levels on most academic measures than do African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. While there are individual differences between students, this gap is evident when comparing overall student groups. To that end, the Henrico County community is invited to engage with the school division in this important work. This webpage will serve as a portal for information about efforts to close the gap. It will also be a place for the community to identify issues, share ideas, and celebrate successes. " This article talks about the academic gap between the different races in Henrico County schools. It explains how the teachers are committed to closing it.