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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When DCPS starts tracking, test in classes, starts gifted programming in 3rd grade like every jurisdiction around us, most parents are not going to choose their local school. [/quote]

AA middle class poster here (because for whatever reason, people on this board think we don't exist nor want high performing schools for our children), I agree.  We need gifted programming.  That's the only way I would feel comfortable sending my kids to the neighborhood school.  It's insane that our house is worth 900k but our schools are awful.[/quote]

Please advocate for this with the DC Council. White people can’t do this because they will just get accused of being racist by David Grosso. [/quote]

I definitely will.  I think its absurd that you would be considered racist.  You want solid options for your children.  What parent doesn't want that?  Frankly, I think its inherently racist to believe that all races are not capable of being GT. I agree that there are studies that show that teachers often demonstrate implicit bias in determining who to place in the GT program.  But, as long as teachers are given implicit bias training, there are programs in place to educate all parents about the process,  and the program is sufficiently transparent, I believe GT programs are a great way to address differentiation needs in DC schools.  I'm from a majority-minority city and I went to GT programs from 3rd through 12th.  
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