I've been stunned by community response. The families that use the TAG program are heartbroken and the families who don't have been heard saying things like
"Good, it was so unfair." and "Finally! What a waste of money that program was!"
One mother told me that if they continued with TAG they might as well make a program for lazy, sloppy children so her child can have a special education too. I was horrified. She was trying to be funny but the sentiment seemed to be that TAG makes her feel badly about her children's achievements so she is glad to see it go.
So weird! I guess I really do live in utopia over here.