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Old 06-28-2008, 01:57 PM   #20 (permalink)
3boysnagrl
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Tara, I think it's absolutely insane that they can bend over backwards for children who are struggling - but children who are in NEED of a challenge the answer is typically, just give them more of the same work. That doesn't fill the need for the gifted child - who just THINKS differently than others.

And yes, one of the benefits is supposed to be working at their own pace. Thing is... since it's a public school... you still get the public school mentality on a few things. Good idea - not so good execution.
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