Gifted programs aid disadvantaged most

Evidence cited here says New York City’s G&T students outpace peers by 20%–30% in math and reading by middle school, with the biggest gains among low‑income and Black/Hispanic students. Treating gifted seats as 'elitist' may remove one of the few proven ladders for high‑potential kids from poorer backgrounds. — This flips the equity framing by positioning gifted education as a pro‑mobility tool, challenging DEI‑motivated phase‑outs that could widen achievement gaps.