“The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” - James Baldwin
 
What achievement gap? Black students have the capacity to learn at high levels just as much (if not more) as students of any other race. There isn't an achievement gap; there is an opportunity gap, which can be supported by the following statistic:
 
In 2011-2012, only 57% of Black students had access to a full range of math and science coursed necessary for college readiness compared to 81% of Asian American students and 71% of white students. 
 
All things Black matter; including brains. #BlackBrainsMatter