The Spatially Gifted—Our Future Architects and Engineers—Are Being Overlooked

The spatially gifted—our future architects and engineers—are being overlooked. Though they have the potential to excel in many fields, we’re neglecting a large body of students with a unique set of skills.

Many students with the potential to excel in STEM fields struggle in school

Students with exceptional spatial skills should be eligible for gifted and talented services and given personalized support. But many schools fail to identify and engage these children.

Up to 3.6 million students should be labeled gifted, but aren’t

New report argues that schools are overlooking gifted students who would benefit from services, including large numbers of African American and Latino students

How Schools Struggle to Serve Gifted Students with Disabilities

Parents can have difficulty finding schools to educate gifted kids who have disabilities. The students — believed to make up at least 6% of students nationwide — have high academic aptitude but struggle with ADHD, mild autism, dyslexia or other learning and behavioral challenges.

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