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No, let me explain why:

- Being "gifted" isn't a black and white trait, it's much more diverse;

- Different people are gifted in different topics. I've always learned maths faster than my peers, but they all dance better than I do;

- How do you even decide who is gifted and who isn't? Just give everyone the same oportunities;

But I do believe that school should be tailored to fit the student. What I propose is to allow the student to progress at his own pace:

- Classes should be open for every student that has passed all the prerequisites to join;

- The student can choose when he he's ready to take the test about the topics he already learned;

- Some teachers should keep track of the progress of the students;

- There should be always teachers with free time ready to help students who request it;

EDIT: Fixed broken formatting.



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