St. Paul schools try to close the achievement gap

The superintendent of St. Paul public schools, Meria Carstarphen. talks about the new approach her district is taking to eliminate the achievement gap between students of color and white students.

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• Meria Carstarphen: Became St. Paul schools superintendent one year ago.

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Resources

• St. Paul Public Schools