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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree with this, but for a different reason than you. Early elementary teachers are disproportionately young, middle class, white women. Black boys are already disproportionately singled out for disciplinary infractions, and now they want parents to trust that these young women are going to be "trained" to spot giftedness in minority and low-income kids? I'm not buying it. [/quote] Agreed. Adding another reason: Putting the onus on teachers places them in an awkward and untenable spot with parents, who are liable to be outraged--rightly and wrongly--when their kids aren't recommended for the gifted program. My understanding is that, currently, 3rd grade teachers are in the dark about the selection process, aside from preparing their recommendations.[/quote]
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