(I am so glad that things have changed. In 1963, when I was labeled a "gifted student" things were not great. I took part in one of the first studies on this. Half the chosen went to live in dorms at university at 15, the rest stayed in local schools with added support. Guess which cohort succeeded? Yep not mine. University at 15 fucked me up.)
Meeting the Needs and Potentials of High-Ability, High-Performing, and Gifted Students via Differentiation.
I have this discussion with someone who has a child they claim is gifted.
I don't think sending kids away from their community or family is a good thing.
@disk4mat
You bet it ain’t.
It does great harm.
For years afterward I was a complete dickhead. When everyone around you tells you you’re the smartest kid they ever met. You tend to believe them.
Not good.
I hear you. I think that applies to sports too.
Neighbourhood
kids here who stayed in the community did well.
It is the socialization part of being a kid that is important.
I know the parents were grateful they kept their kids close.