If I remember correctly from her book, �Losing Our Minds�, Dr. Ruf refers to the average teacher IQ as around 115-120. She mentioned that many of their own smart children just miss the cut-off for gifted programs. Since their kids are A students, and some gifted children are not, they might think that the whole �gifted� thing is a sham. Does that sound about right?

Of course, there are some teachers who well exceed that average!

I also agree with your point Willa. I took a few teaching courses in college. I was really turned off by the amount of time spent discussing how the strengthen the teachers union!

ldparents, take heed of Trinity's post above! You are in a position to make a difference as school board chair!