Looking back on my educational journey, I recently reflected on my classroom experiences from kindergarten to fourth grade. The summer before I entered the fourth grade, my mother informed me that I ...

Some Colorado school districts are trying new approaches to identifying gifted children among students of color and other underrepresented groups. Children identified as gifted can get extra attention ...

Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging. They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to boredom if not sufficiently ...

ROCHESTER — A record number of racial and ethnic minority students are receiving gifted and talented services in Rochester Public Schools elementary schools, a dramatic boost in participation brought ...

Gifted children and their parents and teachers often misunderstand school frustration as abnormal. The belief that smart children will love school and be very obedient creates a problem with ...

Across classrooms and kitchen tables, adults still talk about “gifted” children as if brilliance were a fragile heirloom that ...

The problem haunting St. Louis school officials was unfortunately familiar to urban school systems the country over: What to do with gifted students? Bogged down in large classes and forced to move at ...

Gifted education is often misunderstood. It’s not about giving more homework to “smart kids” or simply accelerating content. It’s about recognizing unique emotional needs, nurturing exceptional ...

Joseph Madaus receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant Program (Grant Number: S206A190023) and the Neag Foundation, Wyomissing, PA.