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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]More and more Elementary schools are decent

Middle school wise

Capitol Hill area more and more folks are choosing Stuart Hobson and Jefferson.  They both have some type of differentiation/honors component

As far as EOTP is concerned yall need to coordinate and pick one middle school for all the higher achievers to take over and flip Cardozo, Columbia Heights, Brookland, MicKinley, or New North.  The numbers area there you just need to pick one of those options and swarm it

High School works because of all the test-in select school options

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Agree that SH and Jefferson are next. The normal MS options are getting harder to lottery in, & [b]combined with the honors track[/b], makes both more viable.[/quote]

Honors track works at these schools because it's not a finite resource.  There is a baseline standard for placement and expectations to remain in honors track.  Any student who can qualify and handle the work load is given that opportunity.  It works where there are a minimum number of qualifying students, but it also works because qualified students are not denied the opportunity.   Suburban "gifted" programs disproportionately serve more affluent families (ie psychological testing) and overlook many students of color who would otherwise benefit.  Tracking works where you meet all students reasonably close to their learning level, and necessary supports are provided for students behind academically.[/quote]

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