I probably should not post now because I don�t have the time to fully develop this comment.
I would like to offer though; the alternative viewpoint that although a particular school may bend over backwards for a few or many gifted children, the unilateral defense of the entire public school system isn�t warranted based on individual experience and can be perceived as more �political correctness� than sincere high regard. Another example is the parent that lives in or near a large city where the public schools are highly performing with extraordinary academic programs, well appointed facilities staffed with the most educated teachers available and then conclude that the public school system couldn�t be better (for their kid). Similarly, those whose kids attend GT magnates or specialty charters find a very comfortable niche to cheer on the school system. I wish it worked so well for all.
I do respect Ace too for her convictions and defense of the public schools, which seem particularly selfless, but I can�t understand the position that it is harmful or selfish to the whole to remove any child from a system that a parent or student is not satisfied with.
Truly, the above opinion is not directed towards anyone in a malicious manner. My point is that I don�t think anyone here relishes in bashing public schools, but that the critique is based on anything from concern for a particular child to our nation�s future, in general.
