[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.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Here in NC there are some really neat magnet schools and I really like that idea for parents and children. I hope to see more throughout the country. I think that is a great solution.

[Gabz]

Well, it probably wouldn't be feasible for elementary school kids,

If the elementary school my daughter is in is any example it sure as heck is feasible and that is why I said I disagreed with that aspect of your comment.

I met the computer teacher at the elementary school at a town festival last June and she proceeded to tell us a story abouthow our then kindergarten child had put 10 5th graders in their place when they were whining about not being able to do an assignment. The teacher asked my daughter to see if she could do it and she did, and scored 100 on it. That group of 5th graders never pulled such a goof off stunt in computer class again after having been embarrassed by the kindergartener.

As I said in my original post, I know it doesn't happen everywhere, but it just so happens that it does here.

Having grown up in NYC, I'm well aware of the various high schools geared to various subjects - I was rejected by the one I wanted to attend because they had filled their "quota" from the section of Brooklyn I resided.