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Beginning with a remarkably comprehensive and accessible analysis of the gaps causes, the book offers a refreshingly balanced, evidence-based, state-of-the-art outline of productive solutions that should inform the work of all educational stakeholders - Ken Leithwood, Professor, OISE/University of Toronto None is better positioned than Joseph Murphy tprovide lessons for education leaders on this important topic - Andrew Porter, George and Diane Weiss Professor of Education , University of Pennsylvania For tolong, the achievement gap has been proclaimed, discussed, and then dismissed as a subject of despair Seldom has it been systematically defined, placed in historical perspective, or positively addressed Through thorough scholarship, comprehensive knowledge, and creativity, this book fills that void - James W Guthrie, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Educational Leadership and Public Policy, Vanderbilt University While offering nsimple pathway tprogress, this book reminds us how much more we can dtclose achievement gaps - Michael S Knapp, Director Center for the Study of Teaching & Policy, University of Washington Distinguished researcher Joseph F Murphy has gathered and analyzed the most up-to-date research and data thelp headteachers understand what the achievement gap is, why it persists, and what teachers can dabout it This comprehensive handbook: - Examines external factors that contribute tachievement gaps, such as socioeconomic status, family environment, racism, and individual differences - Covers internal factors such as instruction, school culture, and school support - Provides strategies for addressing both internal and external factors tmake an impact
