It’s an economics and policy issue. K-12 schools are measured on bringing kids up to grade level. They aren’t measured on getting kids ahead once they’ve met m

It’s an economics and policy issue. K-12 schools are measured on bringing kids up to grade level. They aren’t measured on getting kids ahead once they’ve met minimum standards. Based on how we measure and invent them, it’s more efficient to invest in pulling kids up from the bottom. (This isn’t an unworthy social goal, just adds work to parents of gifted kids)