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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]

Fcps already does this.

You can apply for your kid anytime or every year between 2nd and 7th grades.  Fcps will even pay for one retest.

The AAP program has ample opportunities for "late bloomers" to join AAP.

Of all the complaints one might have about AAP "rigid groupings" is one of the least valid.[/quote]

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