Jaekyung Lee is Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo. He has a Ph.D. in education from the University of Chicago. He is a fellow of American Educational Research Association, a fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and he is the recipient of the 2007 AERA Early Career Award. His research focuses on educational policy evaluation and international comparative education.

"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is an impressive and highly authoritative source on the knowledge base and evidence for improving student achievement generally, and reducing underachievement of students from all social and economic backgrounds." --Henry M. Levin, William H. Kilpatrick Professor of Economics & Education, Teachers College, Columbia University"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is a refreshing and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes and subsequent consequences of the persisting achievement gap in America's schools. Professor Lee's analyses are deeply penetrating and lead to optimistic insights into what can be done to reduce underachievement. This volume offers extensive real evidence drawn from around the world that is understandable to concerned citizens and policy makers as wellas to those with specialized training in the social sciences. This is a must read for all who are concerned with equity and productivity issues in schools." --David H. Monk, Dean, College of Education, Penn State University

• Preface Introduction Part I. Excellence 1. Growth Curve: Achievement Trajectories and College Pathways 2. Education Battle: Trends of Academic Achievement and Educational Environment Part II. Equity 3. Bell Curve: Achievement and Environment Gaps Among Racial and Ethnic Groups 4. Tug of War: Trends of Racial and Ethnic Gaps in Achievement and Environment Part III. Accountability 5. Raising the Bar: Input-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes 6. High-stakes Testing: Performance-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes Part IV. Globality 7. Brain Race: International Achievement Gaps and Educational Deficits 8. Balancing Act: International Policy Benchmarking and Education Reforms 9. Conclusion Appendices A-L References Index

Jaekyung Lee is Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo. He has a Ph.D. in education from the University of Chicago. He is a fellow of American Educational Research Association, a fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and he is the recipient of the 2007 AERA Early Career Award. His research focuses on educational policy evaluation and international comparative education.

"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is an impressive and highly authoritative source on the knowledge base and evidence for improving student achievement generally, and reducing underachievement of students from all social and economic backgrounds." --Henry M. Levin, William H. Kilpatrick Professor of Economics & Education, Teachers College, Columbia University"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is a refreshing and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes and subsequent consequences of the persisting achievement gap in America's schools. Professor Lee's analyses are deeply penetrating and lead to optimistic insights into what can be done to reduce underachievement. This volume offers extensive real evidence drawn from around the world that is understandable to concerned citizens and policy makers as wellas to those with specialized training in the social sciences. This is a must read for all who are concerned with equity and productivity issues in schools." --David H. Monk, Dean, College of Education, Penn State University

• Preface Introduction Part I. Excellence 1. Growth Curve: Achievement Trajectories and College Pathways 2. Education Battle: Trends of Academic Achievement and Educational Environment Part II. Equity 3. Bell Curve: Achievement and Environment Gaps Among Racial and Ethnic Groups 4. Tug of War: Trends of Racial and Ethnic Gaps in Achievement and Environment Part III. Accountability 5. Raising the Bar: Input-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes 6. High-stakes Testing: Performance-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes Part IV. Globality 7. Brain Race: International Achievement Gaps and Educational Deficits 8. Balancing Act: International Policy Benchmarking and Education Reforms 9. Conclusion Appendices A-L References Index

Jaekyung Lee is Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo. He has a Ph.D. in education from the University of Chicago. He is a fellow of American Educational Research Association, a fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and he is the recipient of the 2007 AERA Early Career Award. His research focuses on educational policy evaluation and international comparative education.

"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is an impressive and highly authoritative source on the knowledge base and evidence for improving student achievement generally, and reducing underachievement of students from all social and economic backgrounds." --Henry M. Levin, William H. Kilpatrick Professor of Economics & Education, Teachers College, Columbia University"The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps is a refreshing and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes and subsequent consequences of the persisting achievement gap in America's schools. Professor Lee's analyses are deeply penetrating and lead to optimistic insights into what can be done to reduce underachievement. This volume offers extensive real evidence drawn from around the world that is understandable to concerned citizens and policy makers as wellas to those with specialized training in the social sciences. This is a must read for all who are concerned with equity and productivity issues in schools." --David H. Monk, Dean, College of Education, Penn State University

• Preface Introduction Part I. Excellence 1. Growth Curve: Achievement Trajectories and College Pathways 2. Education Battle: Trends of Academic Achievement and Educational Environment Part II. Equity 3. Bell Curve: Achievement and Environment Gaps Among Racial and Ethnic Groups 4. Tug of War: Trends of Racial and Ethnic Gaps in Achievement and Environment Part III. Accountability 5. Raising the Bar: Input-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes 6. High-stakes Testing: Performance-Driven Accountability Policies and Achievement Outcomes Part IV. Globality 7. Brain Race: International Achievement Gaps and Educational Deficits 8. Balancing Act: International Policy Benchmarking and Education Reforms 9. Conclusion Appendices A-L References Index