Originally Posted by playandlearn
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/o...for-themselves.html?hp&rref=opinion&_r=0

The four strategies that the article promotes are: funding; accelerated coursework; early college entrance; psychological coaching.

I think, though, that another equally important component is a respect for academic achievement, especially that teachers and schools should respect academic achievement.

I agree.