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Hub fourth- and eighth-graders best peers on national math exam

But results do little to close the achievement gap

BUILDING SUCCESS The scores 'demonstrate that our students and our schools are making considerable progress,' said Carol R. Johnson, superintendent. BUILDING SUCCESS
The scores "demonstrate that our students and our schools are making considerable progress," said Carol R. Johnson, superintendent.
By James Vaznis
Globe Staff / December 9, 2009

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Results from a national mathematics test show that Boston fourth- and eighth-graders scored better than their peers in most large cities, but Boston has failed to narrow an achievement gap between students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a report released yesterday by the US Department of Education. (Full article: 511 words)

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