An undeniable condition in classrooms, schools, and school districts across this nation is the phenomenon known as the achievement gap. Research study after research study has documented the woeful and glaring gaps in achievement that exist between African-American, Latino and poor children and their white, Asian and middle class counterparts. Evidence of these gaps can be found within the studies referenced in the bibliography of this paper among a plethora of other studies and research. There are some who would like to turn a blind eye to this reality. There are some that argue that bringing up the disparities underscores a "deficit view" of the groups that are being underserved. The …