My four year old can read pretty well and can write well enough that you can puzzle out what he’s trying to communicate. But there is no expectation that he’s going to skip kindergarten because of this. So in what sense could this ever be a long-term academic advantage?
Long-term academic advantage accrues if selected pressure or events allow the child to "benefit" from the capabilities they have. An example of this are school systems that allow for varying levels of streaming. Examples abound, such as the "Gifted and Talented" program in New York City, or advanced vs. general streams in other K-12 programs around the world.
Generally, children participating in streams decided at
Long-term academic advantage accrues if selected pressure or events allow the child to "benefit" from the capabilities they have. An example of this are school systems that allow for varying levels of streaming. Examples abound, such as the "Gifted and Talented" program in New York City, or advanced vs. general streams in other K-12 programs around the world.
Generally, children participating in streams decided at