The achievement gap—some are calling it the equity gap—continues to vex education experts across the country. In general, black and Latino students—even those from wealthy or middle class backgrounds—under perform white students. At Evanston Township High School this school year, the staff has taken a radical approach to fixing the problem. First semester grades just came out and the school reports a good sign, fewer Ds and Fs. Jennifer Brandel reports on the new approach.

To listen to the story - which aired on Chicago Public Radio's show Eight Forty-Eight and All Things Considered - click here.

It was fascinating to step into a high school for the first time since I've graduated from my own and see what's changed in public education. From what it looks like - Evanston is making some really exciting moves that could result in some real change. They're focusing on building better relationships and trying to tackle the emotional issues that can often impede success in school.