Black Boys Held Back at Triple the Rate of White Boys, Data Shows
August 27, 2026
Data from U.S. schools reveals stark disparities in grade retention: Black boys face higher rates than white boys.
Data from U.S. schools reveals stark disparities in grade retention: Black boys face higher rates than white boys.
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