[Gabz]

I think it would be great if schools from different areas of a town were combined to make it more like a unique college setting where kids could take the classes which suit them the best and they could flourish. Unfortunately, it's not like that.

Having been following this thread I have agreed with nearly everything you have been saying - but on this one comment I have to respectfully disagree with parts of this.

I like your idea of allowing the kids to be in a setting where they could be more focused on the course work where they will flourish - as long as it is not done to the detriment of areas where they need to concentrate. Where I disagree with you is that it is not like that. It may not be that way where you are but is where I am.

Different areas, different ways of handling things - and that is why I so dislike the stereotyping of just about everything - whether it be education or commerce, police departments or financial institutions.

[Born in a Rage]

Well, it probably wouldn't be feasible for elementary school kids, but I know that in NYC they have some high schools which are geared towards specific subjects. For example: performing arts, science, and etc...even trade schools.

It would at least be nice to have something along those lines in smaller towns, jmo.