A 'pocket of hope': This California school district made a difference on Black students' scores

Emery Unified School District in the east Bay Area has seen dramatic gains in math and English language arts scores, and chronic absenteeism has dropped 8.4 percentage points, due to a focus on writing skills, accountability, and attendance.

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