Those Not Chosen

We pride ourselves in recognizing the uniqueness of every individual, but not every uniqueness gets treated equally. In choosing who shall have the better educational opportunities, we discriminate among the various talents of our children, often favoring performances in verbal and mathematical skills. At what cost to those not chosen? Do we compromise the mission of our schools with rankings? Is there equal protection below the median?

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