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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s so tough. I know a teacher who said he used to be able to tell which class was honors and which was on level just by glancing in the door. Black and brown? On level. More than a few white kids? Honors. This is in a diverse MCPS high school. The on level classes were ROUGH to teach- lots of behavior issues. Now there is this weird mix, but I do think it’s more equitable. I am not a POC but I can only imagine how that would feel seeing that every day. We have to do better in terms of leveling the playing field. I don’t know how else we can do it. This is a start, anyway.  [/quote]

How is this a start? Who's benefiting from this current state?

FYI I'm a POC and I was an honors kid. I was recognized for my talents and promoted to the gifted class. It motivated me and made me better because I was surrounded by people who were similarly motivated to do more rigorous and challenging work. That's what honors classes SHOULD be.

I fail to see how diluting that is helpful to anyone.[/quote]

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