Yes, there is the Californian position, which is really very racist. Even more than outright saying there are racial differences in intelligence. Why? These actions will:
1) HIDE the difference from the weaker students (whether black, or poor, or ... we can abstract about which exact group you think is less capable here)
2) take away the opportunity these classes give children to work to compensate
In IQ studies it is reported diligent work can increase your aptitude by slightly above 2 standard deviations, if you start young enough. That would imply that with enough support some mentally retarded people (which starts at IQ ~85) can be taught up to above normal intelligence (IQ ~105)
Both factors of course increase whatever innate differences exist. I find it very hard to believe these people working for California, who have studied pedagogy, would not be aware of this. So you can be very sure they are purposefully working to hide the difference. Well, until these kids try university, or to find a job. Then it can't be hidden anymore. Also, then it'll be much more difficult for them to do anything about it.
So this is very much about denying kids opportunities, for the personal gain of the people implementing these policies.
1) HIDE the difference from the weaker students (whether black, or poor, or ... we can abstract about which exact group you think is less capable here)
2) take away the opportunity these classes give children to work to compensate
In IQ studies it is reported diligent work can increase your aptitude by slightly above 2 standard deviations, if you start young enough. That would imply that with enough support some mentally retarded people (which starts at IQ ~85) can be taught up to above normal intelligence (IQ ~105)
Both factors of course increase whatever innate differences exist. I find it very hard to believe these people working for California, who have studied pedagogy, would not be aware of this. So you can be very sure they are purposefully working to hide the difference. Well, until these kids try university, or to find a job. Then it can't be hidden anymore. Also, then it'll be much more difficult for them to do anything about it.
So this is very much about denying kids opportunities, for the personal gain of the people implementing these policies.