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Fast Facts: Racial Achievement Gaps

Wis. has the worst disparities in racial achievement gaps, notably in 8th-grade reading.

07/27/2018 | Rating TV-G

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Fast Facts: Racial Achievement Gaps

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Wis. has the worst disparities in racial achievement gaps, notably in 8th-grade reading.

In a follow-up to statements made by Republican candidate for governor Robert Meyer, this week's Fast Facts look at racial achievement gaps in education. Wisconsin continues to have some of the worst disparities, including the largest gap in eighth-grade reading scores between black and white students.

07/27/2018 | Rating TV-G

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