Find 2 or 3 current (written within the last five years) journal articles related to the achievement gap relating to urban education, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Define the term achievement gap. Discuss federal policies or programs that have been implemented nationwide to address the achievement gap, diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools.
A few key policies to consider would be ESSA or IDEA
Required Reading
Jeynes, W. (2007). American educational history: School, society, and the common good. Thousand Oaks: CA : SAGE Publications, Inc. (Read Chapters 12–15.)