Seattle Public Schools is discontinuing its Highly Capable Cohort (HCC) programme for gifted students in favour of a more inclusive and equitable approach. The move aims to address concerns about racial inequalities and historical inequity. The new highly capable neighbourhood school model will be implemented district-wide by 2024–25, focusing on individualised learning plans for all students in the same classroom. Critics worry about overlooking gifted students and burdening teachers, while advocates believe the change will address past exclusions and provide equal opportunities for all students. This trend of eliminating honours programmes in the name of diversity has been observed in other states like Virginia, Rhode Island, New York, and California.
Seattle Public Schools are Overhauling their Program for Gifted Students to Promote Greater Inclusivity, Citing Concerns about Diversity
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