Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums General Discussion Why Did Studying Intelligence Become Taboo?

Lots and lots of schools have decreased or even eliminated their gifted programs.
Our local public school is ranked in the top 10% of California schools (OK, maybe that isn't much!!). I asked our principal if I could for next year start a math club for any kids who were interested. We could do math competitions 4th-6th grade. My son will be a 4th grader. He is really good at math and really wants to do that. I said that our family could donate the money for it, etc.
The principal was very nice but said he really needs a remedial math club and could I do that instead???
With No Child Left Behind, the schools need to bring EVERY kid up to some standard. Or they lose funding/money, etc. There is thus no incentive to encourage or support kids who have already met that minimum standard, like a gifted child.