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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Studies may not be accurate. Let’s accept that as a given for the moment. If we look at statistics (leaving aside the lies and damned lies), we can see that the percentages of children in AP classes in this area, including the suburbs, are overwhelmingly white. Now, if we look at the methodology for funneling students into AP courses, we see that [b]teacher recommendations[/b] lead to test-taking, and interestingly, those recommendations are, overwhelmingly, for white students. Black students are disproportionately not being given the chance to take the tests that allow admittance to AP classes. And, if we compare IQ levels across classes, we find that there are students with higher IQs scattered throughout lower-level classes, and students with lower IQs scattered throughout AP classes. Discuss.[/quote]

These have played a big role at Wilson, although parents could push for their kids to be in honors or AP classes.  I think this is important.  Previous posters talked about tracking based on test scores, but AFAIK, at Wilson it really was based on teacher recommendations.

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