he latest DC comprehensive assessment tests show students made huge post-pandemic gains in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. That’s great news for the District’s 100,000 students who attend 250 DC public schools. However, despite these improvements, many Black students are still lagging behind their counterparts. NewsVision reporter Jada White visited a local junior high school that isn’t letting statistics influence its mission.
The Color of Education: A DC Junior High School Centers On Its Mission
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