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African-American Student Achievement and Success

Source: National Urban League

This report from The National Urban League and based in Springfield, IL is the culmination of a three year, community-driven process evaluating indicators of success for African-American students in Springfield Public School District 186 (SD186). Primary emphasis was placed on success at the high school level. Study topics were determined by study group interest and relevance to current educational research and policy discussion. Most sections offer trend analysis and when possible compare data by race, gender and school. The report attempts a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced in SD186 but only touches on needed important next steps. This report challenges the Springfield community to ask itself some serious questions: Do Springfield residents believe that excellent public education is critical to supporting a high quality of life for the entire community? Will Springfield expect more for its children or is it satisfied with mediocre, unequal results? Can all children learn? Is the Springfield community ready and willing to make the commitment necessary to reverse the trends illustrated throughout this report? Will Springfield demand better of itself?
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High School, Minority Youth
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Caring Adults, Effective Education

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