1. What can students do to close the achievement gap?
Student should start doing their homework. They should also spend more time in the books then on television,myspace,and Gangs. Students should concentrate in rather then be on the phone. They should also ask for help if they need it .

2. What can parents do to close the achievement gap?
They should check their childs homework everyday and make sure itd done nice and neat. They should keep track of their childs homework and school work. Also they could make sure that the childs turns in their work.

3. What can trachers do to close the achievement gap?
They shouldn't lower their expectations on students who they think can't work to their full potential. Give the students confidence and encouragement.

4. What can schools do to close the achievement gap?
The schools can improve themselves. For example turn a bad negative school into a good and postive school. The schools should also have certain classes for certain people.