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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where is all this coming from that GE is not good enough? Who says it isn't? [/quote]

Good enough for what?  Is it good enough for teaching basic literacy?  Yes.  Is it providing a challenging academic environment for most of the kids it serves?  No.  If you set your benchmark for what's good enough at a low level, then you are right, it's good enough.  I guess instead of striving for excellence, the new American goal should be "good enough".[/quote]

You've nailed the essence of this debate.  Some see a minimum standard and believe that's "good enough".  Some strive for more.  Kind of like minimum wage, you can tinker with it and raise it for all at a cost, but not everyone is happy flipping burgers.  Having an advanced program that pushes the willing to do more, while allowing those who are comfortable with "good enough" to do so is a good compromise. Differentiation is good for everyone.  I do think going back to gifted for a smaller group and[b] expanding AAP for the next tier would be fine, though it's expensive[/b] and isn't likely to happen[/quote]

But what do you mean?  We're always told that AAP isn't more expensive.  Particularly if you take away the extra busing. [/quote]

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