Section I: Exploring Options for Closing the Achievement Gap Introduction Chapter 1: The Achievement Gap: A Primer Chapter 2: Closing the Gap: Different Strategies Chapter 3: Theory Section II: Housing and Neighborhoods Chapter 4: Disorder Chapter 5: Violence and Crime Chapter 6: Social Organization of Neighborhoods Chapter 7: Physical Conditions Chapter 8: Crowding Chapter 9: Homeownership Chapter 10: Mobility/Homelessness Section III: Health and Health Care Chapter 11: Nutrition Chapter 12: Physical Activity and Fitness Chapter 13: Mental Health Chapter 14: Prenatal Care Chapter 15: Vision Chapter 16: Stress Chapter 17: Teen Pregnancy Chapter 18: Environmental Toxins and Pollution Section IV: Family and Home Chapter 19: Home Environment Chapter 20: Parenting Style Chapter 21 Language Exposure Chapter 22: Attachment Chapter 23: Parental Warmth Section V: Conclusion Appendix: Methods.