Closing the achievement gap is often invoked as a part of the social justice project. Were you previously familiar with Ladson-Billings' argument that focus on the achievement gap is actually part of the problem? React to her ideas here. Feel free to comment on any part of the article. Also, feel free to ask any questions that the reading called to mind. In light of what she writes do you see any way to salvage parts of the achievement gap frame?
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