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Identifying and educating advanced students with Jonathan Plucker (Ep 32)

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The San Francisco Fiasco. Removing opportunities for everyone.

The decision by San Francisco Unified School District to eliminate advanced math classes in middle school in an effort to promote equity resulted in a significant decline in advanced math achievement among students. By removing opportunities for advanced learning and focusing solely on getting all students to grade level, many capable students were left without the necessary challenges to excel. This approach, lacking empirical support, led to a situation where only those who could access private educational options benefited, exacerbating existing equity issues. The outcome has been a detrimental loss of advanced opportunities for a generation of students, with long-term consequences for both the individuals affected and society as a whole. This scenario underscores the importance of expanding access to advanced learning rather than restricting it, advocating for a system where all students can thrive and where educational methods support diverse learning needs.

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