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My now 7th grade son was initially identified as a TAG student in first grade. With the exception of his 5th and to some extent his 2nd grade teachers, he did not get any sort of extra challenge which resulted in his being bored and having some behavioural issues, fidgeting and etc. As he finished his work well ahead of his classmates. What steps ate being taken to account for children identified early as TAG students?

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Hearing this show, I am just sick to my stomach.  I went through a childhood rife with abuse, foster care and etc, but realized like a hammer to the head how lucky I was not to have lived the nightmares I heard about today.  

My question is, how can the average person help?  Can we raise signatures for ballot measures to change the laws?  Can we donate food, clothing and money to establish a shelter where these girls can be helped?  Where can we get information on what we can do?  

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