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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: WHY GIFTED PROGRAMS ARE UNDER ATTACK
Description: Anyone who has ever sat in a classroom knows that some students need a higher level of academic enrichment and challenge than others. When did such a fundamental facet of education become controversial? Amy and Mike invited author and editor Brandon Wright to explain why gifted programs are under attack. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why exactly are gifted and talented programs under attack? How has this opposition impacted gifted programs? What makes opposition to gifted programs bad educational policy? What makes opposition to gifted programs bad politics? Why are programs...