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Wisconsin’s Achievement Gap Persists

By Zac Schultz | Here & Now

December 4, 2019 • Northern Region

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This week The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, released results finding Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap in the country. Scores show the gap between Black and white students increasing in both math and reading.

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