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California bans teaching Algebra in 8th grade and below:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/california-math-framework-algebra/675509/

NYC ends separate  GATE classes; adopts an “everyone is gifted!” / inclusive approach:

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-schools-to-eliminate-controversial-gifted-talented-classes/3313300/

Seattle schools followed NYC.

In theory, “DEI” sounds great.  In practice, it means “inclusion” of every academic level of student (including special needs kids, who can often be extremely disruptive) into accelerated-learning classes.  But the acceleration comes to a rapid halt when many students can’t keep up, so the class is required to “teach to the lowest denominator.”

A more fair approach is tracking:  teach every child according to their individual abilities:  accelerated for those who can handle it, General Ed for the vast majority, and special education (required under the ADA) for those who need it.

Add flexibility to move up or down, and tracking is the most fair system, but it requires getting rid of DEI.[/quote]

+1000[/quote]

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