While attempting to keep up with this lively discussion, I have to say I've heard much more concern expressed by parents of average and gifted kids being denied opportunity and being told their children are going to just have to deal with the seemingly unchangeable limitations offered in the Minneapolis Public Schools than I have of cases where a culturally, economically or socially disadvantaged child has been discriminated against and not given the opportunity to learn. It appears to me that the failure of the schools, in our schools is an equal opportunity employer - the system's failing +/- half of this city's kids regardless of income, race or demonstrated ability. JHarmon Cleveland
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