Action | Revision of regulations school divisions must meet in their gifted education programs, K - 12 |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 9/26/2008 |
Just a gifted athlete needs to be nurtured from a young age to grow into a talented Olympic or college athlete, our gifted students need the same support. A ground-breaking scientist, for example, doesn't emerge all of a sudden as an adult. He or she needs specialized education starting with elementary school onward to hone their critical thinking skills.
I am very much against the proposed changes to the GT regulations. They are short-sighted and will undercut an important training ground for our future leaders. The changes might save money in the short-run, but they will end up costing our country more in the long-run.