I've seen a lot of pushback against gifted/talented programs over the past year or two, and much of it is very valid. A gifted program starting in 6th grade is

I've seen a lot of pushback against gifted/talented programs over the past year or two, and much of it is very valid. A gifted program starting in 6th grade is the only reason I finished school. Having teachers that knew how to teach to my personality type and learning style helped me discover a love for math, computers, and education. My district's gifted program was the single best thing that happened to my education.