Which Statement Is Correct Regarding the Relationship Between Minority Status

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct regarding the relationship between minority status and educational attainment?

• A)Although educational attainment has increased over time for all groups, racial and ethnic disparities remain.
• B)Minorities are now succeeding at a higher rate than white non-Hispanics.
• C)Minority students are falling further and further behind in educational attainment.
• D)Racial and ethnic minority students are now graduating at the same rate as white non-Hispanics.

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