Telling the truth on achievement gaps improves education

CAT Tracks Editor's Note:

One thing about writing op-ed pieces...

...your aides can hone and proofread, avoiding any foot-in-mouth moments.

Arne advisedly tries to shift the national discussion from "white suburban moms" to the high-poverty areas of Tennessee and the District of Columbia.

Interestingly, Secretary Duncan makes no mention of the failure of the "merit pay" program in Tennessee...

...or the cheating scandal in Washington DC.