Carole Krauthamer and Joyce Turner will lead “Continuing Conversations on Race” on Monday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library.

Some say that minorities don’t test as well because those in a lower socio-economic group lack the cultural capital of the middle class. Others point to lack of parental help with homework. Single parents juggling two jobs, or recent immigrants who lack language skills, are less likely to provide academic encouragement than parents with a college education. What is the situation in Princeton and what can we do to level the playing field?

Joyce Turner teaches in the Princeton Regional Schools and directs the Springboard Homework Helpers program, an after school tutoring program at the Princeton Public Library. Carole Krauthamer is a psychologist and teacher. Both represent their faith communities on the Not in Our Town board. Their February 7 discussion is entitled: Minority Achievement Gap: The Courage to Love.