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achievement gap  

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  • Achievement gap refers to the disparity of academic performance between advantaged and disadvantaged groups of students. This entry addresses three main areas: the nature of achievement gaps, the search for the causes of achievement gaps, and an overview of major educational reforms aiming to improve student achievement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent; Achievement Gap]

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