PBS NewsHour

High school shrinks achievement gap by setting a high bar

Clip: 05/27/2015 | 6m 4s

Evanston Township High School outside of Chicago offers its students nearly 30 Advanced Placement classes. But despite the plentiful offerings, administrators noticed that minorities were underrepresented in these courses that can be a boost to a college application. How did the school bridge the gap? Brandis Friedman of WTTW reports from Chicago.

Aired: 05/27/15

Rating: NR

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