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One of the things challenging teachers' ability to meet the needs of any student. TAG or otherwise, is the prevalence of mandated curriculum. We have become a school system that largely teaches curriculum rather than teaching students. Empowering teachers to make decisions about what the individual students in their classes need will benefit all learners.
We don't need to isolate TAG learners or learners who struggle with concept development from their peers. We need classrooms to be places where more children can chase their own learning with the support of a thoughtful teacher.

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