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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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 teacher recommendations 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]

Point taken.

But if some deserving minority kids are missed by the tracking, is that a reason to eliminate the tracking for all kids?  That sounds like a terrible, self-destructive overreaction.

I’d say: keep the honors programs and add additional methods to find and select talented minority kids (and just as critical, support them along their way in the program.)[/quote]

PP here. Yes, I agree. My understanding of the Wilson parameters is that all kids have honors in ninth grade, and the ones who do well then continue in honors the following years. I could be wrong about this, but if true it is in fact a method of catching kids who can do well by giving them a chance.[/quote]

But as others have pointed out, there is a ton of data on each individual kid starting in 2nd grade. Why do they need another year?[/quote]

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