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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"Fairness doesn't mean giving every child the same thing, it means giving them what they need." Rick Lavoie

I don't really think it's "fair" for my kid to sit in class twiddling her thumbs because she's figured out how to solve for the unknown in algebra while the rest of the class is still working on adding 3 digit numbers.

Honestly, I can't figure out why the non-AAP parents are so jealous. From my experience with my DC, AAP has meant math a year ahead and getting additional work on the other subjects with a little CML thrown in. Although I think non- AAP students are also given the opportunity to do CML. I regret sticking with LLIV, because my kid is still bored and twiddling her thumbs in class.

[b]I'm totally mystified why other parents think it's unreasonable for me to expect the schools to meet my child's educational needs and provide instruction that challenges her and allows her to learn. 
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And, seriously, kids who learn quickly and easily should suffer through being bored and ignored in class unless their parents can afford $30,000+ in tuition for private school?[/quote]

And I'm totally mystified as to why parents think it's unreasonable to open AAP up to any student capable of doing the work.  This has nothing to do with jealousy, and everything to do with a public school system spending more money, time, and attention on some kids than on others.  It's an issue of inequity.

There is no reason to do away with advanced academics; they should simply be open and available to anyone interested and able.  This goes for language arts, science, and social studies, as thankfully qualified Gen Ed kids are already included in AAP math.  It's really not a stretch to then open up the other subjects as well.  Not all AAP kids are actually advanced in all subjects either, by the way.  Making AAP accessible to all would allow everyone to cycle into and out of the appropriate class, as needed.  This is not a difficult concept.[/quote]

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