"A district analysis of the program found that more than 70 percent of students enrolled in the program were white and Asian, even though nearly 80 percent of a

"A district analysis of the program found that more than 70 percent of students enrolled in the program were white and Asian, even though nearly 80 percent of all Boston public school students are Hispanic and Black." "The program was open to all students in the Boston Public Schools who took a test known as Terra Nova in the third grade and received a high score." "Last fall, 453 students received invitations, 143 students applied and 116 enrolled this year, officials said." "Cassellius says interest in the program had declined over several years and only five schools currently offered the program" So, in summary, about ~25% of invited students enroll in the program, i.e. parents aren't interested in their kids taking this program, it's dying out anyway, undoubtedly costs money, and those that are interested in the program are vastly, disproportionately white and asian. I think bringing up racism might be a bit inflammatory. I think it's safer to say, though, that the program isn't desirable to anyone, and particularly undesirable to minorities. And yes, they should have an enrichment program that people find worth taking.