9 Strategies That Can Be Used to Close the Achievement Gap

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Adequate Resources and Funding

Resources and funding make the difference between high-performing and low-performing schools. To close the achievement gap, schools must seek adequate and equitable funding and target resources on closing the gaps by expanding school capacity via additional resources. Schools should engage businesses, universities and foundations in schools’ work and seek federal, state or private funding to increase resources and student outcomes.