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So you believe that Hispanic students have no place in these programs because many struggle? Do you grasp that there are many who are also gifted and would benefit from these opportunities far more than someone whose parents will ensure they receive outside enrichment and tutors throughout their development. For them these opportunities are likely life changing. [/quote]

Yes, I agree that the magnet programs should be reserved for the kids who are BOTH intellectually capable AND academically prepared to benefit from the offering.  The kids who are learning English should focus on learning English and if they are gifted, they will have plenty of opportunities to have a successful high school record and be recruited by high level colleges.  Their now much firmer foundation in English will help them succeed more fully in college as well.[/quote]

So you think all Hispanic children are in ESOL and wish to exclude? Do you understand that's racist?

It could also be argued that students whose parents can afford outside enrichment will be fine regardless of these programs and should be excluded also.[/quote]

Yeah, the middle PP is basically arguing for abolishing the "gifted" magnet programs altogether.[/quote]

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