Bylines that Bridge Gaps Deidre Green empowers students to express their views on the achievement gap
Louder on paper At the Simpson Street Free Press, students arrive daily with an aspiration to develop new educational opportunities for minorities. Green serves as the managing editor at the program, which is a nonprot that aids and encourages young people in
increasing academic condence and improving grades. e program emphasizes the power of writing. Many students from disadvantaged backgrounds can feel like they don’t have a channel to contribute input and insight on their own experiences. Writing can provide a clear, concise form of expression that encourages and empowers students to join bigger
I n the conversation of national achievement gaps, Deidre Green believes a crucial voice is often left out. “Students hear the words ‘achievement gap’ and they don’t really know what’s going on because they haven’t been included in the discussion,” Green says.
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