I will join the prior praise for Mr. Roscoe’s writing here. Very well done. I was struck when he wrote that until the K-12 achievement gap closes, other measures related to success will not close relative to other racial groups (I am paraphrasing here). I agree with his argument. Thank you Mr. Roscoe for that essay, and keep writing!
And if that K-12 "achievement gap" is rooted in a cognitive ability gap which is significantly (if not overwhelmingly) genetic in origin? What then? Mr. Roscoe's axiom still applies. Do yours?
Respectfully, I think you might be misapprehending my opinions about any achievement gaps and remedies therefore. You stated, “generally, people who term...”. I try not to be a “general” thinker, but I acknowledge that as a human being I am fallible and ignorant about many things, even those that interest me.
Wonderful! So, given your open mind and curiosity about the world around you, I suggest you look deeper into the "gap" and make up your own mind regarding its source and thus what, if anything, can or should be done about it. Good luck on your journey—enlightenment awaits.
Generally, people who term black-white educational disparities an "achievement gap" tend to believe reform of educational content and methods (more effective "preparation") will lessen if not eliminate the approx. 1 standard deviation difference in standardized test results. They've been on that project for the better part of a century with zero impact on "the gap." One would think they'd re-examine their basic assumptions given this track record of dismal failure, but it never seems to happen. Those axioms.
I will join the prior praise for Mr. Roscoe’s writing here. Very well done. I was struck when he wrote that until the K-12 achievement gap closes, other measures related to success will not close relative to other racial groups (I am paraphrasing here). I agree with his argument. Thank you Mr. Roscoe for that essay, and keep writing!
And if that K-12 "achievement gap" is rooted in a cognitive ability gap which is significantly (if not overwhelmingly) genetic in origin? What then? Mr. Roscoe's axiom still applies. Do yours?
I’m not sure what you are asking Mr. Bicker as I didn’t assert an axiom, outside agreeing with Mr. Roscoe. If you have a point, please state it.
Respectfully, I think you might be misapprehending my opinions about any achievement gaps and remedies therefore. You stated, “generally, people who term...”. I try not to be a “general” thinker, but I acknowledge that as a human being I am fallible and ignorant about many things, even those that interest me.
Wonderful! So, given your open mind and curiosity about the world around you, I suggest you look deeper into the "gap" and make up your own mind regarding its source and thus what, if anything, can or should be done about it. Good luck on your journey—enlightenment awaits.
Generally, people who term black-white educational disparities an "achievement gap" tend to believe reform of educational content and methods (more effective "preparation") will lessen if not eliminate the approx. 1 standard deviation difference in standardized test results. They've been on that project for the better part of a century with zero impact on "the gap." One would think they'd re-examine their basic assumptions given this track record of dismal failure, but it never seems to happen. Those axioms.