But because we are increasing participation and even at a faster rate, I have no doubt that we will continue to narrow that gap and again strengthen them because we're going to also combine early college with that. We're the place that started education in this country. We're home to the first school in this country. And you know, we take that really, really seriously, including closing those racial gaps. But the trend, as you heard today from the commissioner, the trend is a positive one. (12:17–12:24)
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