| Welcome to the “Raps on the Gap” Blog–Join the Conversation! Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in academic performance are among the most important challenges that the U.S. faces for building a society that achieves both excellence and equity. In response to this challenge, the AGI is working to engage students, faculty and other members of the Harvard community. No matter what our particular interests and specializations, there are roles that we can play in working to close achievement gaps. In order to explore these roles, a committee of graduate students from across the university is working with AGI director Ron Ferguson to organize a series of events called “Raps on the Gap.” The Raps on the Gap Steering Committee is organizing several “Raps” during the winter and spring of this, the 2007-08 school year. What are “Raps on the Gap”? Raps on the Gap are a series of focused, cross-disciplinary presentations by guest speakers followed by discussions among audience members. The discussions on each rap topic focus on ways of reducing racial and socioeconomic gaps in achievement. The intention is to interest participants, especially Harvard students, in finding ways to help raise achievement levels and close gaps in their personal, civic and professional lives after Harvard. |
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AGI Raps on the Gap
The Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University
Thanks to all who attended the February Rap! We look forward to seeing you at the March Rap, noted here:
“Race, Identity, and Achievement: What Role for Elites?”
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm
Aldrich 209, Harvard Business School