How to close the achievement gap
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As Minnesota lawmakers spar over the state's education budget, two education experts discuss what Minnesota can do to close the achievement gap between white students and students of color.
Kati Haycock is the president of Education Trust, an organization based in Washington, D.C. that advocates for young people, especially those who are poor or members of minority groups.
Rudy Crew is a former school distrct superintendent and the author of "Only Connect: The Way to Save Our Schools."
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