Do high-achieving elementary school students benefit from gifted programs?

Yes, especially among black and Latino students.

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Does it help to attend a selective high school?

Probably not on average in the U.S., and for low-SES students it depends on the context.

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Do your school peers matter?

Yes, but their personality probably matters more than their grades.

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Does it matter where you rank in school as a kid?

Yes, it helps to be on top.

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Do charter schools increase student achievement?

In some cases, but not on average.

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How do charter schools impact traditional public schools?

They probably increase school-level segregation, but the rest depends on the locality.

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