Education Achievement Gap
2000-2010

For generations, African-American students in St. Louis and the region have performed at a lower level than their white counterparts. Many reasons have been cited, including inferior schools, outdated equipment, and often less dedicated teachers (all in poor, urban districts). Family dysfunction also plays a role. During the first decade of the current century, black civic, political, and religious leaders have been working to improve the performance of African=American students. Each year, the Black Leadership Roundtable has put out a report card measuring the gap. While there has been some progress, the disparity remains. Black Leadership Roundtable executives John Moton, Charles Saulesberry and Reverend Sammie Jones spoke to the issue.

Contributors: John Moton, Charles Saulesberry, and Reverend Sammie Jones

Originally aired February 5, 2008