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An Illinois district proved gifted programs can be racially diverse

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In 2009, Hispanic students made up 46 percent of the student body but just 26 percent of gifted students, according to federal data , whereas white students were about 20 points in the opposite direction, comprising 38 percent of the district but 57 percent of gifted students. What happened between 2009 and 2018?

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How a School District Proved Gifted Programs Can Be Racially Diverse

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In 2009, Hispanic students made up 46 percent of the student body but just 26 percent of gifted students, according to federal data , whereas white students were about 20 points in the opposite direction, comprising 38 percent of the district but 57 percent of gifted students. What happened between 2009 and 2018? Data source: U.S.