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Claim Text: I tried to interview anti-tracking activists to ask why they think racial equity is so much more important than letting smart kids excel. Not one we contacted would agree to an interview.
Simplified Text: For this story, John Stossel's team contacted anti-tracking activists for an interview, but none agreed to participate.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: John Stossel
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "John Stossel" }
Subject Tags: Media Journalism
UUID: bbf6a9ab-6cfb-4a55-84f9-15b5402419eb
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 12:21 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 12:21 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The War on Gifted Education Is Hurting Poor Kids

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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/the-war-on-gifted-education-is-hurting-poor-kids

Schools are ending gifted and talented programs, particularly in low-income areas, to address 'inequity.' Education researcher Michael Petrilli argues this misguided approach disproportionately harms academically gifted poor children.

Gifted Education Education Policy Equity Poverty Academic Tracking School Reform Social Justice

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