Author: Alberto Butts-Lee

Punishment Disparities Between White And Black Students

It is no surprise to read that black males get arrested and charged for longer periods of time then white makes do. So is it that absurd to hear that black male students get suspended and punished harder than white male students in public school systems? I think it is and if you look into some data you can see just how extreme the results actually are! Continue reading

We all know that parent involvement in a child’s education plays a critical role in their success. When parents are involved in things such as, committees at the school, present at parent teacher conferences, and take time to go over and practice things the kid is learning, it can drastically improve a child’s attentiveness in the classroom, due to the fact that their parents are making it seem more easy and fun for their child, as well as due to the fact that extra practice increases one’s ability to master the topic faster and more swiftly. Continue reading

Exercise In Education!?!

We all know that physical activity and health are pertinent to good educational performance, but many kids these days are not getting nearly enough physical activity each day. One may ask how exactly is this perpetuating the achievement gap, but dive in and i’ll show you exactly how! Continue reading

Lack of Sleep and Educational Performance

Sleep as we all know it is a very important function for both cognitive development as well as emotional stability. So how is sleep a relevant discussion in the achievement gap you might be asking? Dive in further and I shall explain to you exactly how it plays a crucial role in one’s ability to perform well in school! Continue reading

Many people say having a well qualified and well educated teacher is the basis for good learning. However this is not the only thing that determines a teacher being able to successfully teach students, and for students to best learn from teachers. Continue reading

The achievement gap as we know it starts off from a very young age. The gap then continues to increase due to the lack of outside of the school resources, as well as support systems. One prominent aid to the achievement gap is the loss of learning, or the halt of learning over the long summer break, also called summer learning loss. Continue reading