Published: April 1, 1991

Letters

Loir Bennett

Gifted Program Teacher

Fort Worth, Texas

Is there a conflict between equality and excellence when we provide services for our very capable children? Equality is excellence. Equality means giving all children an appropriate education. Giving children what they need to reach their highest potential is not special treatment. Doctors do not prescribe penicillin to everyone they see. They evaluate each one's condition and give each treatment based on his or her needs. Equal and the same are not synonymous.

Arleen Feiccabrino

Special (Appropriate) Education

Teacher

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