> I want children getting the best education that they can get. Again, the funding is not unlimited. We're sacrificing some less than average students' learni

> I want children getting the best education that they can get. Again, the funding is not unlimited. We're sacrificing some less than average students' learning for the sake of the small minority of above average students. > Let's also mention that education is one of the best ways to climb the socioeconomic ladder. Currently, that is true. But, does it have to be true? Should the only way to leave poverty be an above average education? There used to be plenty of blue collar jobs that paid a comfortable middle class wage, now there's not. You know the guy that started KFC? Did he go to college? No, he dropped out in the 7th grade. You used to be able to work hard and be successful. > No matter how you frame it, I want children getting the best education that they can get. So if they're ready to achieve more, give it to them. We all, as a society, benefit. Not every kid wants or needs more education.