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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree, PP....

A student trying to get in to an advanced grade without placement in Mandarin at Yu Ying - who didn't yet have the opportunity to learn it STILL won't have the opportunity to learn it at the same level even if he does get in, because he will have missed out on the foundational work that was taught in the previous years.  That's why they SHOULD be allowed to do testing and placement.  The argument against it is irrational.[/quote]

I'm not that PP, but I don't read that PP's long posts as being against placement assessments for higher grades.  What she or he seems to be saying is that it's the nature of policy changes that, once you crack the door open on a contentious policy to allow upper grade testing, it's a steep slippery slope towards allowing it at all grades.  I used to do educational policy work in other states and have seen this happen.  So if maintaining equal access opportunities to the main entry grades is a top priority for some, it's possible to value bilingual students but know that it will erode the access within a couple of years.  PP may have had similar policy change experiences.  It's a valid concern.[/quote]

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