Originally Posted by Kai
Originally Posted by madeinuk
Instead of a new model, how about a 'retro' model where tracking is implemented, standards are academically rigorous and grades mean something?

Because that wouldn't be inclusive.
Tracking had some shortcomings such as presuming a student is at the same relative level in all subjects. A new concept built upon research is Total School Cluster Grouping (TSCG) by Marcia Gentry. This approach has been shown to provide benefits for ALL students.

Other links discussing flexible cluster grouping by readiness and ability include:
http://www.casenex.com/casenet/pages/virtualLibrary/gridlock/groupmyths.html,
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/reports/rbdm9204/rbdm9204.pdf