Originally Posted by Austin
Originally Posted by DawnKO
If you want to add gifted programming in most places, you have to cut other programs.

Grade acceleration or subject acceleration is FREE. Hiding behind "spending cuts" is an excuse, not a method.

Yes, and ability grouping is not only free but can save money. A teacher can handle more children in a class when the ability range is narrower. The government school monopoly is run as much for the benefit of the unionized teachers as it is for the students. The teachers unions oppose labor-saving practices.

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." - George Orwell