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[quote=Anonymous]I think it is terrible when people want to do away with tracking and teach to one level at public schools.  The fallacy is that it makes everyone's educational "opportunities" equal.  I was the exceptional child.  I grew up probably what many would consider lower middle class but advocated for myself and worked hard and took advanced (AP/honors) classes.  My family wasn't involved either in my schooling.  I am white but I felt there was a lot prejudge against me by the teachers in the AP/ honors classes due to my SES- but that's for another thread.

The fact that I had the opportunity to learn though it was an uphill battle without problem children/distractions in HS was a life changing event. I think that trying to provide one level of education for all students really hurts people like me the worst.  The classes really provided a social net that I needed.  I graduated near the top of my class and went on to college/graduate school and now have a good job.

Equal opportunity does not mean everyone should get taught the same thing.  The people who are willing to work hard and perform should have more opportunities.[/quote]

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