and we need to let kids fail and re-introduce “streaming” teaching where smart kids can get into classes with smart kids, and unmotivated kids can get put into classes that refocus their learning and fix their fundamentals.

You might be interested to learn that "gifted" classes were introduced as a reaction to integration of black students and students with disabilities. It was always about keeping privileged kids away from the rabble and has little to do with student performance or ability.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 6 points 2 days ago

I'm actually quite angry to learn that, do you happen to have a source that backs that up?

[–] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

We had streaming in Canada, where there was never segregation. It was to allow teachers to focus on a more advanced level for those who could handle it. It allowed teachers to also focus on basics more with groups that needed it. It was all about capabilities, not skin color. Yes, people with mental handicaps didn't get in the advanced streams. But do you want your future doctor or scientists to have been educated at the lowest common denominator, or as best as possible?