You've Got to be Kidding

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Blended classes can sometimes stunt the growth of both types of children and sometimes it is a benefit for each set to be taught at their level. However this article makes it appear as though the "slower" class is FILLED to the brim with black children. WHY? The only "black" child allowed into the higher level class for that grade is the "mixed" child? WHY? Is having a white parent this schools' only requirement for gifted or excelled classes? Are the other kids labeled "bad" and "stupid" for having a different skin color? What is the REAL deal? Isn't anyone at the school wondering why that is that way and testing the children to ensure there is not a racial bias?

At the best there are 2 other black kids in the grade or something and article should have clarified that point. At the worst, the school really does have racial issues.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL

However this article makes it appear as though the "slower" class is FILLED to the brim with black children. WHY?

Black kids are disproportionately represented in the lower tracks in school systems across the country. There are a number of causes and correlates often including and not limited to discrimination on the basis of social class and/or race.

I went to a predominantly white elementary school and there was a learning disabilities and physical and mental disabilities class with only (or mostly) Black kids in it. I went to predominantly Black middle and high schools and I expected the kids in the lower tracks and "disabilities class" (which was one room with no windows ) to be Black kids. I felt sorry for these kids and also the ESL kids who were Asian and Hispanic. They got bullied and laughed at.

[dreamseeker]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

How can you be 'allergic' to a smell?

i'm allergic to shrimp () and i recently smelled it cooking and it made me sick...it felt like a milder version of what would happen if i ate it.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by dreamseeker

i'm allergic to shrimp () and i recently smelled it cooking and it made me sick...it felt like a milder version of what would happen if i ate it.

I would die if I ate it. Seafood is one of the worst ones.