Comment Re:Linus Pauling (Score 1) 529
The kids that can advance faster should be allowed to advance faster.
But, but....won't doing that hurt little Johnny/Suzie's self esteem if they see little Nyguen getting promoted ahead of them based on nothing more than sheer ability?!??
[rolls eyes]
It makes sense, but in the US for years now, we seem to be more interested in catering to the lowest common denominator, than trying to promote true talent.
I think for those on the lower end, we should make vocational education something easier for those kids with that type of proficiency to find their way into...