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from bb, we've talked here before (I have anyway ;p) about faster kids being underserved.

Posted by b. (aka starrynit) Sep 15 '10, 10:24

I went to schools that had some programs, but I know it wasn't enough for me (not bragging, I suck at so many other things, duh); and the thought that there are a whole lot of schools that don't do much of anything at all is sad.

and skipping grades without giving attention to the social stuff (see, also: part of my suckage) is such a disservice, too.

I know there are tradeoffs - of course, kids with learning disabilities, etc., need more attention; and budget issues are often a thing; but I'm not sure a whole lot of extra staff and cost are really needed, as a different approach would go a long way.

*tilts at windmill*

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Growing up, we called it "magnet programs." Some schools have them, and some don't. - con_carne Sep 15, 10:47
agreed -- nm - Guy Sep 15, 10:31
Yeah, since I posted about that "don't teach kids under 6 to read" article, I've been thinking about it and talking to my folks... - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 10:30
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- So intelligence skips a generation. -- nm - Dano Sep 15, 10:29 9
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  - it's possible it's just passed down through the maternal line.....nm - xi Sep 15, 10:31 7
    - mitochondrial intelligence! - Dano Sep 15, 10:35 6
      - *don't think of ml in zubaz, don't think of ml in zubaz*....nm - xi Sep 15, 10:36 5
        
        sadly now that just means thinking of him with no pants on. - oblique Sep 15, 10:40 1
        
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        oo! -- nm - b. Sep 15, 10:38 1
        
        bwahaha. i really almost mentioned that angle in my im but then i decided to be nice.....nm - xi Sep 15, 10:41
        
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I had some programs in lower grades but they ultimately served as a "Hey let's git 'im" spotlight. -- nm - Reagen Sep 15, 10:26
you know who's going to cure cancer? the dumb kids that we're "not leaving behind". clearly. -- nm - TFox Sep 15, 10:25

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from bb, we've talked here before (I have anyway ;p) about faster kids being underserved.

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