Promoting Equity: District Implements Segregated Classes to Address Learning Gap
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
In an effort to address the academic achievement gap between Black, Latino, and white students, a school district in Evanston, Illinois, has introduced optional affinity classes that are separated by race. These classes, taught by teachers of color, aim to make students feel more comfortable and increase enrollment of Black and Latino students in Advanced Placement courses.