In this lemons-to-lemonade principle, we must allow students to create their own lemonade. It may not turn out as sweet as we think it should be, but the process is not about accommodating our personal taste. It's about helping each student tap into their own heart, soul and enthusiasm; into that part of the student that says ''I can do it.''
The idea is not to judge, not to stifle, not to kill the freedom and energy that creativity breeds.
Hopefully our educational system sees the benefit of teaching EVERY student where they are. Only then will our children can see how far they can go.
The cost, negligible. The benefits, astronomical.
Now, if only there was a Pennsylvania governor or presidential candidate who really wanted to leave no child behind.
Steve Young is author of "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful" (www.greatfailure .com)
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