Just wondered if anyone has read A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students -forgive me if this has already been discussed - I'm new here. smile It advocates acceleration. I found it fascinating since I am new to the topic. My mom did not allow me to skip grades even though it was recommended by the school (this was in the late 70s). She was concerned that I would suffer socially and emotionally, I think. She only told me this as an adult. I had no clue at the time.