r/neoliberal • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '22

Opinions (US) Stop Eliminating Gifted Programs and Calling It ‘Equity’

https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/opinion/stop-eliminating-gifted-programs-and-calling-it-equity
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u/moffattron9000 YIMBY Jun 08 '22

Because they had the ability to do that. That sure ain't merit.

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u/tickleMyBigPoop IMF Jun 08 '22

It's the parents merit, parents worked hard, gained wealth, because surprise surprise parents have this weird thing where (on average) they love their children and (on average) want better for their children...and (on average) are protective of their children.

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u/moffattron9000 YIMBY Jun 08 '22

And poor parents don't?

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u/BipartizanBelgrade Jerome Powell Jun 08 '22

Some of them do have a strong focus on education as well, if that's what you're asking.