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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The program in this article is a blatant attempt to boost "diversity" numbers. [/quote] Or rephrased without the contempt, the program in this article is an attempt to correct for bias embedded in the screening mechanisms for their gifted program. In addition, it seems like this program is attempting to correct not only for testing bias, but to address the fact that children from minority/low socioeconomic backgrounds often miss out on the support at home and outside of school that can cultivate gifted traits. Look at the characteristics that are on the list to identify students for the program - they line up with gifted behavior traits. I think the headline is pretty telling: "Can schools create gifted [b]students[/b]" They aren't trying to make children gifted, but rather to foster the development of kids who are "gifted" but haven't had the same developmental support to develop into "testable" gifted students. [/quote]
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