Education Next – June Kronholz
“What’s a school to do with youngsters like Alex Wade and Taylor Wilson, kids who are intellectually years ahead of their age group, their textbooks, the curriculum, and usually their teachers? When the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) surveyed states in 2008 about what they provide in the way of gifted education, it found the answer to be “not much.”(more)
Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington
“One has to wonder how these kids would do in an educational system that rewards and encourages learning (Asian education systems). It is sad there are so few educational programs in the US that challenges kids to reach their full potential.”(more)