TESTS CUT TO FIND GIFTED 2ND-GRADERS THE SCHOOL BOARD'S DECISION DELAYS TESTING STUDENTS UNTIL THIRD GRADE TO FIND OUT IF THEY ARE AHEAD ACADEMICALLY.(TRIAD)

From: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC) | Date: March 25, 2005| Author: Fernandez, Jennifer | Copyright information

Byline: JENNIFER FERNANDEZ Staff Writer

GREENSBORO -- Freckle-faced Jimmy Carson got a boost from his mom so he could reach the microphone.

He stood tall, as tall as any third-grader can, on top of the metal chair and faced the panel of 11 adults who would make a decision dear to his 8-year-old heart.

"Please do not make children feel like I did," he said Thursday night to the Guilford County Board of Education.

He explained how frustrat...

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