Ruth S. Johnson
First published by a local nonprofit, this book had only received regional distribution when Rachel acquired it for Corwin Press. Under Rachel’s editorial guidance and marketing savvy, Using Data to Close the Achievement Gap became a bestseller and reached an international audience of educators, administrators, and policymakers.
From the back cover: “Statistics show that real disparities do exist in academic achievement, which consistently coincide with income level and race. In this comprehensive guide, Ruth S. Johnson highlights compelling evidence that these inequities can be linked to school practices that inadvertently increase inequities. The solution to this pervasive problem lies in the collection and examination of appropriate data, and this book shows readers how.”