Councilmember Riemer: Achievement Gap is an Important Issue (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Diego Uriburu, Executive Director of Identity, says that he’s “enthused” by the leadership of the youth during the “March to Close the Achievement Gap” in Rockville. Uriburu joined hundreds of students from the Minority Scholars Program during the march on April 27.   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Councilmember Hans Riemer talks about the achievement gap as being an “important community issue.” Riemer was in attendance at the “March to Close the Achievement Gap” organized by students in the Minority Scholars Program.   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Councilmember Nancy Floreen says the achievement gap is about “getting the right kids the right attention.” Councilmember Floreen joined hundreds of students during the Minority Scholar Program’s “March to Close the Achievement Gap” in Rockville.   Related Posts:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Councilmember George Leventhal talks about the need for community involvement in the issue of closing the achievement gap for minority students in Montgomery County during a march for the cause in Rockville organized by the Minority Scholars Program.   Related:

It’s a serious issue, but there were some lighthearted moments at the March to Close the Achievement Gap in Rockville. In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, shows off his moves along with others in front of hundreds of students on the Rockville Courthouse stairs. Related: 

Hundreds of student members of the Minority Scholars Program hit the streets on April 27 to raise awareness about the academic achievement gap among Black and Hispanic students in the classroom. The  march brought local students, teachers, and leaders together through the streets of Rockville from the Carver Educational Services Center to the former Montgomery County […]