Diversity in a Government Classroom

I am observing classrooms full of honors and AP students in government. Needless to say, it has been quite interesting and we are only in the first month of the school year. I must say that the diversity in the classroom has enhanced the discussions becasue it brings so many different views on the same topic. When I was in government class as a senior we were all the same. There really were no different ideas when it came to controversial topics so the classess just went by and learning the value of differences was never an option. It really is amazing what you hear when these kids are eager to speak up!