State of New Jersey, Department of Education

Solutions & Strategies to Reduce the Achievement Gap: General Tools

Articles and Research Papers

Connect With Low-Literate Families: A Three-Tiered Approach, from IRA/NCTE.

Targeted to K-2 students and families, with research overview given.
Bridging the Great Divide: Broadening Perspectives on Closing the Achievement Gaps - NCREL Tools and Resources for Closing Achievement Gaps. District examples, resources and NCREL's curriculum mapping site (which has a free downloadable tool).
Achieve3000 Technology-based reading and writing support. Content remains constant, but reading levels vary by lexile level.
Tutorials and Web Resources
The National Organization of Concerned Black Men A lengthy list of resources.