Here's more background on Minnesota's student achievement gap

 

To read more about Minnesota's academic achievement gap, here are some previous Star Tribune stories: 

$600 million a year, yet achievement gap persists

 

Minneapolis schools to focus on K-2 skills to close gaps

 

Bipartisan bill to build Minnesota’s ranks of teachers of color sputtered

 

Walz zeros in on school dropout rates

 

Dayton’s legacy sits with tiny learners