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California high school cuts honors classes, angering parents
Original: Parents upset after CA high school cuts honors classes for 'equity' reasons https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-ne
Patrick Henry High School in San Diego has eliminated its honors classes, with officials citing equity concerns that tracking students into advanced courses creates disparities. Parents are pushing back, arguing the change removes opportunities for motivated students and could hurt GPAs and college admissions prospects. The move has become part of the broader national debate over equity-driven changes to academic tracking in public schools.
Why now: The equity-driven removal of advanced coursework is a contentious education policy debate affecting students' college prospects.
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