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1. Black-White Gap Widens Faster for High Achievers
   
2. Afterschool and out-of-school time: effect on achievement gap
   
   
3. Differentials in rigor and quality of curriculum
   
   
4. Differences in school quality (low-income vs. high-income)
   
   
5. Impact of advanced course-taking on college access
   
   
6. Persistent achievement gap
   
   
7. College access and attainment/socioeconomic status
   
   
8. The power of positive learning communities
   
   
9. Research on teacher quality and effectiveness
   
   
10. Effect of student engagement on achievement
    
    
11. The importance of middle school intervention
    
    
12. The positive effects of integration
    
    
13. Impact of extracurricular activities
    
    
14. Financial impact of increasing college-going among underrepresented students
    
    
15. Negative impacts of segregation
    
    
16. Role of teachers of color
    
    
17. Lack of academic counseling for low-income and/or minority students
    
    
18. Effects of homework on achievement levels
    
    
19. Financial aid and college affordability issues