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Reply to "Why is the GT program in APS so anemic? "
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] [quote]It is the most effective teaching model but it is old-fashioned and no longer in style. APS is very progressive, they try on all the new fads and clear out the closet frequently. It’s all about equity. Having a bunch kids get special treatment (who often had a non representative demographic) looked bad. Now everyone benefits from GT [/quote] If eligibility is based on test scores and IQ tests, then it is more equitable than just having it based on parents wanting their kids in the advanced class.[/quote] You do realize that those tests themselves are biased, right? Our APS elementary employs a process of identifying kids by tests, teacher recommendations, and parent recommendations. They also have ways to identify kids who are ESL or disadvantaged-especially since their parents might not know to ask about differentiation or recognize their child could benefit. [/quote]
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