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Playing Favorites: Gifted Education and the Disruption of Community.
Sapon-Shevin, Mara – 1994
This book critically examines gifted education in America as a demonstration of meritocracy and elitism in education. It is contended that, by creating and funding gifted programs, schools engage in a form of "educational triage", providing high quality education to an elite minority. The book addresses questions concerning the…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities