> Our teachers are woefully underpaid, in general, which means we’re not necessarily getting the students access to the best learning Throw as much money at th

> Our teachers are woefully underpaid, in general, which means we’re not necessarily getting the students access to the best learning Throw as much money at the problem you want. But until the philosophy of education changes, you won't be any better at creating successful computer scientists and programmers. Our entire education system (even at the University level, which waters down curriculum to keep butts in seats) is now driven by a philosophy of maximizing equity, not opportunity. Writing software is a skill that requires high aptitude, and the needs of high aptitude learners are almost ignored by those deciding education policy and spending. The budget, teaching strategy, and curriculum focuses almost entirely on appealing to and raising the lowest common denominator. In fact, aptitude is generally associated with the ultimate evil of the social justice crusader: privilege. It will (continue to) be shunned and bullied accordingly.