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The way we frame conversations about race has significant implications for future education policies. Talking about \\u201cachievement gaps\\u201d draws attention solely to the differences between white and black students, which can perpetuate racial stereotypes. Maybe framing the issue as an \\u201copportunity gap\\u201d instead would encourage us to consider policies that promote equity and excellence for all.

In this episode, Naomi and Ian are joined by David Quinn, Assistant Professor of Education at the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. Professor Quinn discusses the value of focusing on opportunity gaps instead of achievement gaps. He also notes the importance of recognizing historical injustices while at the same time understanding the importance of agency in the advancement of learning.

Resources:

Experimental effects of \\u201cachievement gap\\u201d news reporting on viewers\\u2019 racial stereotypes, inequality explanations, and inequality prioritization | David Quinn |Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics

Distance to 100 for everyone vs. closing racial or achievement gaps | Ian Rowe | Eduwonk

Show notes:

00:45 | Problems with the \\u201cachievement gap discourse\\u201d

06:00 | Framing the issue as an \\u201copportunity gap\\u201d

13:20 | Reports on racial test score gaps magnified racial stereotypes

14:50 | Thinking about racial equity in terms of justice

28:30 | The importance of agency for the advancement of learning