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Parents and students urge Colonial SD to keep robust gifted program; superintendent says no change for 2025–26
Summary
Students, parents and alumni told the Colonial School District board they oppose proposed reductions to gifted instruction frequency. Superintendent Dr. Christian said there will be no change to the "grade gifted program" for 2025–26 and the district will follow up with concerned parents.
Several students, parents and community members addressed the Colonial School District board on June 9 about proposed changes to the district—s gifted programming.
Superintendent Dr. Christian said the district received a public comment from Emily Cole and that "There is no change to the grade gifted program heading into the 2025–26 year," and that the administration would follow up with the author of the submission.
Student speakers described the gifted program as academically and…
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