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In reply to the discussion: What is it in the psychological make up of honor students that causes a small percentage [View all]mcar
(42,307 posts)What a concept. I have two gifted kids and I am here to tell you that gifted programs do not tell them they are better than other kids. They simply give these kids a chance to spend some very limited time learning at their ability level, which is frequently not their grade level.
I've been fighting for my kids educations for decades, and have watched in despair as funding for gifted and talented programs get cut and cut and cut.
I define education as learning something one doesn't already know. GT kids often languish in regular classrooms being "taught" material they've known for a long time, but there often is little to nothing in place for them because the schedule and test prep are more important than the kids.
That's not being taught that you are better or special. It's being taught you are not important. That's been our experience.