Reference no: EM133681064

Question: Your school is starting a Gifted & Talented program (ignore whether or not you consider this to be a good idea for the purposes of this question) and has asked you to nominate students for the program. You nominate Michaela, who was a student in your class last year. Michaela is Black. Your principal calls a meeting because Michaela's current teacher, said that they would absolutely not recommend her for the program. You're shocked by this because Michaela was a star in your class. (Michaela's teacher is White and you know they rely fairly heavily on the textbook). Michaela is not doing well in their class. One major complaint the teacher has is that whenever they assign work, Michaela tries to talk to her neighbor, instead of doing work independently. (Partner work was encouraged in your class). Please identify three specific points you would want to make in your meeting with the principal. These should include at least one reason why Michaela should be recommended for the Gifted and Talented Program and at least one reason why Michaela's desire for partner work may not be a problem at all. Please substantiate the points you want to make with the three