The article concedes the name might not be appropriate, but eliminating the program is wrong. There are also movements to eliminate AP classes and advanced mathematics for under grade 12 in a few places (mostly CA iirc, hopefully it hasnt spread).
The simple truth is that some topics will require more time and effort to acquire skills and knowledge in for some people. Math, science and reading were stupid easy for me, but some of my friends struggled with those while blowing my somatic and creative skills (painting, singing, acting, shop classes) out of the water.
Neither of us should be held back from accelerated learning and practice in the topics we excelled at.
The simple truth is that some topics will require more time and effort to acquire skills and knowledge in for some people. Math, science and reading were stupid easy for me, but some of my friends struggled with those while blowing my somatic and creative skills (painting, singing, acting, shop classes) out of the water.
Neither of us should be held back from accelerated learning and practice in the topics we excelled at.