Ability Grouping
There has long been a debate about whether we should have ability grouping in K-12 education. The general opinion is that it shouldn’t be done. An article in Education Week (February 8, 2006) reporting on a study said, “Among language-minority children who primarily speak Spanish at home, ability grouping boosts school performance in early grades.”
We need a mini-institute about ability grouping at a university to constantly study and advise educators about what is best. It is of importance in making sure that our gifted students are properly educated, since they will be the leaders of tomorrow.
