Gifted education (and other advanced classes) were important because it taught me it was okay to be smart and learn things. A lot of other kids will try and ke

Gifted education (and other advanced classes) were important because it taught me it was okay to be smart and learn things. A lot of other kids will try and keep you down. Make fun of you for using big words and knowing things and learning things. At the same time I'm glad I didn't grow up in a bubble with only gifted kids. Coping with people different than you is an important skill.