Shortchanging High Achievers

The Washington Post has an editorial today describing the elimination of a Maryland program that has served high achievers well during its 41 year history. Education systems across the nation have been criticized frequently for failing to address school students who excel. I find it hard to believe that the Maryland legislature cannot find the $500,000 to fund the program. That kind of money rates as "petty cash" or "chump change" in a state rather well-known for shady dealing and slush.