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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course all students benefit from high expectations and high level instruction. Lots of research has shown that people are influenced by others' expectations of them. Here's just one article: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB106815408551985600

Segregating kids into two distinct tracks that will last through high school and beyond (since it's so much easier to get into TJ from a center) based on test scores when a child is in 2nd grade is really harmful.[/quote]

And one solution is to get rid of TJ.

The demand for AAP Centers would drop precipitously.[/quote]

An even better solution would be not to start the rigid groupings at age 7. Wait until quality school for all has leveled the playing field a bit and for kids who might just be late bloomers to declare themselves.[/quote]

The groupings in FCPS aren't rigid. Every year through MS, your DC has the opportunity to place into AAP.  We're at a Center, snd more kids qualify in eac year. The program is there for the kids who are ready for it in 3rd.  But the "late bloomer" who isn't ready until 6th can also become LLIV eligible at that point. So win-win. [/quote]

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