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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, why aren't the people crying racism instead crying out for more minority teachers? Instead, they point fingers at the white teachers.[b] And why aren't scores and grades used as straight identifiers instead of subjective teacher recommendations?[/b] [/quote] Because grades are largely meaningless for 7-8 year olds, which is generally when students are identified for G&T programs. There are quantitative assessments which would provide some indication, but if it was genuinely looking for "giftedness" it would be better to utilize psychological assessment, something teachers aren't really capable of doing so the schools provide standardized screening tests. At best teachers can identify advanced students who should be tested. In places like Fairfax and MoCo they offer the screening test for anyone who wants it.[/quote]
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