Investing in Gifted Education Could Cost Little, Report Finds
But states have to take steps to change policies and practices related to gifted students to reap the benefits these students could one day provide to the entire country. Read Full Post >
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December 30, 2011
October 18, 2011
Questions Raised About 'High-Flyers' Study
Researchers question whether the conclusions of a Fordham Institute report about the plight of high-achieving students was cause for alarm, and one group offers a solution to the problem: reinforcing students' math and reading skills when they are young. Read Full Post >
June 13, 2011
What is the Value of Gifted Programs?
A new study suggests some aspects of gifted education used to improve the achievement of a broader group of students may provide less of a boost than previously believed. Read Full Post >
April 18, 2011
Updated: Bipartisan TALENT Act Puts Spotlight on Gifted Students
A bill introduced in Congress would expand the focus of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or No Child Left Behind, to put a spotlight on gifted and high-ability students. Read Full Post >
October 01, 2010
Free Resource Friday: Twice-Exceptional Resource Handbook
The Colorado Department of Education-produced document offers a thorough introduction to the topic. Read Full Post >
September 09, 2010
Spotlight on Gifted
Education Week has created a resource for those interested in gifted education. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2010
Federal Funding for Gifted Education Verges on Elimination
The Javits program, which provides federal funding for gifted education research, is bound for elimination—again. Read Full Post >
August 20, 2010
N.J. District To Try Tiered Interventions for Gifted Students
The new program was put in place to help meet the needs of gifted students in the wake of budget cuts. Read Full Post >
June 10, 2010
Gifted, 'Regular' Kids Blend in San Diego
A middle school embarks on a "detracking" project. Read Full Post >
May 05, 2010
More N.Y.C. Kindergarteners Qualify as Gifted
The number of students qualifying for the gifted kindergarten program in New York City this year has increased by 10 percent, according to The New York Times. There were 3,542 Kindergartners qualifying for gifted programs citywide this year, up from 2,330, the Times said. So, why more gifted stude... Read Full Post >
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