Scientific Articles

• Henry, D. A., Betancur Cortés, L., & Votruba-Drzal, E. (2020). Black–White achievement gaps differ by family socioeconomic status from early childhood through early adolescence. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(8), 1471–1489. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000439
• Merolla, David M., and Omari Jackson. (2019). Structural Racism as the Fundamental Cause of the Academic Achievement Gap. Sociology Compass, 13(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12696
• Becker, B. E., & Luthar, S. S. (2002). Social-Emotional Factors Affecting Achievement Outcomes Among Disadvantaged Students: Closing the Achievement Gap. Educational psychologist, 37(4), 197–214. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15326985EP3704_1

Explanation of the Post

Although there is a correlation between students belonging to an ethnic/racial minority group and lower academic achievement; the educational success of students from diverse racial backgrounds can be determined by issues within the educational system. Thus, factors such as inequalities and racial segregation in schools could explain gaps between BIPOC and white students.

Other sources

• Smith, Belle. “Why Is There a Huge Academic-Achievement Gap between White Students and Their Peers of Color?” Parent Herald, 4 May 2016.