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Vigorous education will close the gap, Pastor Corey Brooks says CHICAGO – On the 67th day of his 100-day rooftop vigil to build a community center, Pastor Corey Brooks discusses the controversy of the education achievement gap between white and black students and how to address it. What follows has been lightly edited. We strongly encourage you to watch the accompanying video so you may hear the pastor in his own words. One of the biggest debates in America is how to close the achievement gap between white and black students. Personally, I care far more about educating the child...