We asked readers to weigh in on test-prep for children who will take the OLSAT exam as part of the gifted and talented application process.

More than half of the poll's respondents, 56%, supported preparing their young children for G&T testing, although as many people were enthusiastic (28%) as resigned (28%) to the test-prep reality. Another 26% rejected the very idea of OLSAT test-prep, while the balance, 16%, thought it an unnecessary (and entirely optional) part of the process. See the results here. We'll be curious to hear how families feel their test prep (or lack thereof) affected their kids' experiences at the actual test.

This week, we're asking readers what they think of the deep education cuts Mayor Bloomberg outlined in his budget address: 15,000 DOE jobs at risk, including thousands of teachers. How will these cuts affect you?