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Gifted Education's Race Problem

White children and those from wealthy families are more likely to be identified as "gifted" — despite decades of effort to make these programs more equal. White children and those from wealthy families are more likely to be identified as "gifted" — despite decades of effort to make these programs more equal. The Hechinger Report and NBC News examined possible solutions — and the challenges districts are facing.