"For nearly 50 years, the federal government has tried - but largely failed - to find the right formula to close the achievement gap between the highest-performing students in America's public school classrooms and those who get left behind." This article from the Richmond Times Dispatch examines the educational gap that is becoming increasingly evident not just in America, but in Richmond. The source looks at how students of certain ethnic backgrounds are less likely to succeed in educational environments than others. It also discusses approaches that have been, will be, and are being taken to close this "gap," which includes new funding for education and assessments.

"For nearly 50 years, the federal government has tried - but largely failed - to find the right formula to close the achievement gap between the highest-performing students in America's public school classrooms and those who get left behind." This article from the Richmond Times Dispatch examines the educational gap that is becoming increasingly evident not just in America, but in Richmond. The source looks at how students of certain ethnic backgrounds are less likely to succeed in educational environments than others. It also discusses approaches that have been, will be, and are being taken to close this "gap," which includes new funding for education and assessments.

"President Obama will propose a 10-year budget on Monday that stabilizes the federal deficit but does not seek balance, instead focusing on policies to address income inequality as he adds nearly $6 trillion to the debt." This article outlines President Obama's plan to address income inequality in America.

This source uses tax data to graph out the income inequality in America,