Race, Class, and Excellence Gaps: How to Bridge Persistent Divides in Advanced Education

“Excellence gaps,” or disparities in advanced academic performance between student groups, have important implications for both academic equity and American economic competitiveness. Join Fordham for an in-person discussion of how race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status interact to shape excellence gaps, how those gaps have evolved over time, and key implications for educators and policymakers looking to address these disparities.