I recently learned that Boston public schools are temporarily canceling advanced classes for 4-6 graders because of racial inequality. I was appalled to learn that this is not the first incident of advanced classes being canceled in public schools.
I have decided to host a list of links discussing cancellation or revision of advanced classes. If you know of other articles on this subject, please email me at laurenelltalk[at]gmail.com.
February 26, 2021. “Citing Racial Inequities, Boston Public Schools Suspend New Advanced Learning Classes.” WGBH.
August 31, 2019. “Sacrificing advanced academic programs for diversity’s sake.” College Fix.
August 14, 2016. “Baltimore County schools do away with ‘gifted and talented’ label.” College Fix.
January 30, 2014. “NYC school cuts popular gifted program over lack of diversity: report.” The Washington Times.
Related:
May 3, 2010. “National Honor Society Has Quaffed the Kool-Aid.” National Review.