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Jonathan Wai is assistant professor of education policy and psychology, the 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas in the Department of Education Reform, and also holds a joint (courtesy) appointment in the Department of Psychology. He studies education policy through the lens of psychology.
New York City could be on the verge of dismantling gifted programs at its elementary and middle schools. Taking that step could make things even worse for some of the children it aims to help.