Student Jenysis Gordon enjoys a cup of soup during an event in the David A. Wilson Commons.
A ceremony Friday, September 29, will formally inaugurate the David A. Wilson Commons.
Jenysis Gordon makes her first purchase from the Chef to U outlet in the Marketplace.
A prize draw awaits diners who complete a tour of each of the stations in the Marketplace food court.
School achievement gaps stem partly from inequalities among children’s opportunities to learn outside of school, particularly during the summer, says Scott Davies. Some children entertain themselves over summer breaks from school, while others enjoy a menu of enriching activities.
The “summer setbacks” compound, eroding the literacy skills of disadvantaged children and attributing to an achievement gap by high school, says Dr. Davies, a professor of sociology at McMaster University.
