Alert Reel: “District of Excellence” Fails to Challenge Gifted Student
Evidence of Harm in Colorado Schools
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A concerned mother recounts her experience with Cherry Creek School District, which promotes itself as a “District of Excellence.” Despite the reputation, her high-achieving son was not being challenged academically. She shares that his advanced abilities were overlooked in favor of standardized approaches, leading her to conclude that the district failed to support gifted students. Her story highlights how the district’s DEI-driven framework often deprioritizes individual academic advancement in favor of equity initiatives.
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