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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FWIW, Wilson has had the best DL of any school that I know of in DCPS.  Dr. Martin has really made sure the teachers have been all in--my kid has had synchronous class all day, four days a week and enough work to keep her busy all day on Wednesday.  I agree that AP classes can be taught with differentiation and, if all 11th grade English and History classes are now AP, the AP classes won't get any bigger because there should be a lot more of them.  I also think the 4x4 schedule--which means longer classes-- may offer more creative options for break outs.

Give it a chance.[/quote]

actually the 4X4 schedule makes it worse because a lot of material is covered in half the time. plus, kids who finish in January will have to wait  months to take the test. kids who take the AP class in the second semester starting on February 1, will have a class ending around June 20 but the test will be in mid May, giving them even less time. [/quote]

It's not covered in half the time...the classes meet every day under the 4x4 schedule (as opposed to every other day under the old schedule).  This year has been an anomoly because of COVID screwing up everything and Wednesdays being off...

On another point, here's an interesting article about a school that has done this (or at least something similar)...it's actually seems pretty balanced.  If anything, it appears most of the pushback (while initially from folks like those on this listserve) came from those who felt their kids needed a less demanding option.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/gifted-programs-worsen-inequality-here-s-what-happens-when-schools-n1243147[/quote]

This article...demonstrates that the purpose of eradicating "gifted" programs is not to produce scholars, but to produce an acceptable level of competence for young adults entering the workforce.  A laudable policy goal, yes, but not heartening for a parent who wishes to push a child do be an especially high-functioning leader in society.  Basically, it's an argument for private schooling!!

Separately, the article does not really advocate for eradicating "AP" classes, either, as at least a primary purpose of taking APs is to pass a test in order to receive early college credit.  Arguably, if the principal or school board deems such a goal to be unworthy of allocating funding within public schools, the logic would be to eradicate the AP courses altogether in favor of no course distinctions at all.  "AP for all" is just weird, however you care to look at it.  "Honors for All" makes more sense than "AP for all," considering the main point of taking APs.[/quote]

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