Fluid movement through courses and material, beginning at the elementary level, will theoretically allow students to excel in areas of strength and get extra help in other areas if needed.

If this type of educational methodology were the norm, specialized gifted education and lack of funding for gifted programs would not be an issue. Nor would funding for programs geared toward remediation. Jan Davidson hasn't presented a brand-new educational model. However, many public and private schools are still very rigid with curriculum requirements.

I'm sure there isn't one solution that is applicable to all schools in all districts, but it's clear that something needs to change.

Daa'iyah Na'im
Director/Head of School
The AGVI Academy for Gifted Youth
http://AGVIgifted.org