Ending testing for New York City's gifted program may be another blow to Black and Latino students - 0 views
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The city’s Department of Education announced in February that it would stop testing students for its gifted program, which places top students in schools with curriculum designed for high academic achievement. Instead, preschool teachers will refer students for consideration.
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Research has shown that teacher referrals tend to lead to fewer Black and Hispanic students’ qualifying for gifted programs, though Black teachers refer Black students more equitably.
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gifted education is a vital service to help students with exceptional academic ability realize their full potential.
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