Success for Black Boys

A report released by the Schott Foundation concludes that while Black male students comprise approximately 9% of public school enrollment, less than 4% of those placed in Gifted/Talented programs are Black, non-Hispanic males.

They go on to report that in most American districts, Black, non-Hispanic students are placed in Gifted/Talented programs at a rate half that as would be expected from their level of enrollment.

What is at the foundation of such disparate educational opportunities?

Additional Resources
50 State Report of the Education of Black Males

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