Gifted learning is a very controversial topic in the world of education. Some people believe that having a separate classroom for “gifted” students allows for greater growth and faster learning; Contrary to this belief, there are some people who believe that segregating public classrooms in this way hinders learning and creates classrooms that are not eclectic and do not allow for peer learning. Learning is a highly individual subject and every student learns differently. If the education system in the United States intends to change test scores, it will move away from the philosophy of integration and inclusion and toward an educational philosophy that includes creating an IEP for each student and keeping class sizes as small as possible. possible with children who learn the same way. This article will attempt to explore the facts and professional opinions on the integration or segregation of public schools by ability level and demonstrate that more individualized teaching will lead to better learning. We often talk about inclusion in the field of special education and learning disabilities. Inclusion can be successful in these situations at times, but more recently policy makers are bringing gifted students into the inclusion discussion. In the same way that regular education students can help special education students, it is believed that gifted students can help regular education students learn, and this will also help them master the content. I believe this would be detrimental to the education of “gifted” students. In my experience, the opportunity to be a part of “gifted” classes has helped me excel in school. If I hadn't been able to fit into the fastest pace and hardest path of my high school, ... middle of paper ... the politics behind it and the ethics behind it. In doing so I believe the need for class separation based more solely on skill level and talent has been demonstrated. It provides a deeper learning environment and allows for greater growth for the student. The integration of schools through inclusion will result in a harmful ceiling for gifted students, through which they will not be able to overcome that ceiling and explore and achieve their goals and potential. Gifted education works. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=566Kronholz, J. (2011). Challenging the gifted. Retrieved from http://educationnext.org/challenging-the-gifted/Subotnik. (n.d.). Rethinking giftedness and gifted education:. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ed/schools/gifted/rethinking-giftedness.pdfTaibbi. (2011). Talents and boredom in the classroom.