BriefingNovember 20, 20250:58

The Achievement Gap: How Demographics, Not Teaching, Drive 'Elite' School Scores

In Weston ($2.16M, $25K/pupil), 63% of low-income students fail standards. MIT research: 84% of score variation is demographics, not instruction. 'Elite' districts select wealthier students, not teach better.

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The Achievement Gap: How Demographics, Not Teaching, Drive 'Elite' School Scores

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