Educators target inbalances in Nashua’s gifted and talented program - New Hampshire

“Hispanic students and students from low-income families – two groups that often overlap – are falling under the radar when it comes to being identified for the school district’s gifted and talented program.

The Hispanic population has been steadily increasing in the schools over the last decade and, as of 2005, made up 12.4 percent of the district. Out of the 685 students in REACH Recognizing Extraordinary Abilities in Children, 13 are Hispanic, fewer than 2 percent, according to school district enrollment figures provided earlier this month.”

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