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Keeping smart kids down
Achievers need challenging academics -- not just "enrichment" activities.

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 21, 20252 min read
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Equity or mediocrity? Mamdani would phase out gifted classes in early grades
Should New York City schools phase out classes for gifted elementary students?

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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Achievers need a chance to go faster, fly higher
"Differentiating instruction" in a class with a wide range of performance levels doesn't work for high achievers -- or anyone else.

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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'White flight' from overachieving Asians?
A "B" grade is an "Asian F" and a "white A," they used to say in Silicon Valley high schools. Maybe they still do, if they have enough...

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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