That's the word from a new study of eight high-performing Kentucky elementary schools with large numbers of poor children, conducted by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. The review focused on eight elementary schools that had 50 percent or more low-income students, moderately high state test scores that had improved over time, and a slim -- fewer than 15 points -- difference in achievement levels between white and African-American students, and between low- and middle-income students. Auditors witnessed caring and respectful relationships between adults and students, and principals and faculty collaborated on decisions.

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