The Ethnic-minority Difference Large urban school districts across the nation report that they are making progress educating minority students; however, behind the numbers is a stark contrast between the higher performing Hispanic students, and Black students who continue to be left behind. The reality is the achievement gap is closing at a faster pace for […]
2012 Commencement Speech: East Side High School
Class of 2012 When I look out at you, I am looking at me. As I once sat where you sit today without knowing that this day would come, providing me an opportunity to speak with you on your graduation day. My mind is flooded with memories of what my day was like when I […]