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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids were not in AAP. They are now in high school and doing better than a lot of the kids who left their elementary school for the center AAP school. It’s not the be all end all. [/quote]

Totally agree with you - but the point is that AAP shouldn't exist at all.  The division and resentment it creates in elementary school is ridiculous and unnecessary.  Flexible groupings is the way to go, as described in earlier posts.  [/quote]

Agree that flexible grouping is the way to go in elementary school.

But starting in middle school FCPS needs to allow for differentiation of ability by offering advanced math, science, foreign language course etc., taught by qualified teachers.

Instead of closing the gap by lowering the bar, each child should have an opportunity to reach their full potential.

Unfortunately , that will widen the achievement gap between the strongest and weakest student.   But again the goal of public education must be to have every child reach their full potential, whatever that potential is, not to achieve equitable outcomes.

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What you've just described *is* flexible grouping.  One of the groups - for all core subjects - would be advanced/gifted.  And kids would be able to cycle into and out of each level, as needed.  [/quote]

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