Government
Majority of New York parents oppose ending gifted kindergarten program, survey findsDespite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdaniâs campaign to cut the cityâs kindergarten gifted and talented (G&T) program, a recent survey found it enjoyed strong support among parents. âTwo-thirds of the surveyed parents support expanding… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Valid criticisms on gifted preschool programs fail to recognize homeschooling as ultimate âindividualized instructionâA recent Hechinger Report commentary skillfully highlighted the challenges of implementing gifted education programs for preschoolers, but it fell short of identifying a proven solution: homeschooling. âIn an ideal world,… Read More
Homeschools
Growth in homeschooling âtwice exceptionalâ children showcases limitations of public educationMore parents are choosing to homeschool than ever before â especially those with âtwice-exceptionalâ children, argues an educational researcher who specializes in giftedness. âIt may be particularly frustrating for parents… Read More
Opinion
Seattle Public Schools axes gifted learning over racial equityIf there was ever any doubt that âequityâ was code for âworse education,â Seattle Public Schools has officially confirmed it. In its crusade to achieve racial equity, SPS is effectively… Read More
Public Education
High School for the gifted withholds notification of National Merit Scholar awards in the name of ‘equity’Parents with children attending a top-ranked Virginia high school were shocked to discover administrators withheld notifications of National Merit Scholar awards for years. Thomas Jefferson High School for… Read More
Public Education
Rep. Petryk: Wisconsin students will have to wait for gifted and talented opportunities(The Center Square) â One western Wisconsin state representative says kids looking to get into gifted and talented programs in public schools across the state are out of luck for… Read More