As a member of t.Lab's International Advisory Board, I am thrilled to support the national initiative to increase the median ACT score for African Americans from 16.1 to 25. A Crisis of Competence shines a light on the root-cause problems and solutions in this endeavor, which is key to its success. The book offers exact metrics and methodologies to inform the strategy, but it also emphasizes the importance of character and academic rigor. The rigorous approach to understanding these issues is both necessary and long overdue. It's clear that t.Lab recognizes the need for this kind of deep dive into our education system, and I'm confident that their efforts will be successful in making a difference in students' lives everywhere. I'm proud to support t.Lab's mission.