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 ...

The federal No Child Left Behind Act demands proof that all children are learning and raises the bar for schools, especially in teaching students on the low end of the public schools' academic scale.

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 ...

A woman named Desi, who was one of those so-called gifted students during her adolescence, recently revealed that the program's true purpose wasn't to inspire and challenge the smart kids, but to keep ...

A programme to help outstanding pupils reach their potential will be revived to help meet the learning requirements of all students, senators heard. Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said ...

In New York City, families sparred over whether a few thousand 4-year-olds should be funneled into gifted education programs. In Seattle, teachers disagreed on how to improve the dismal enrollment ...

About 1 out of every 100 students in American public schools has autism. A subset of these students also have academic gifts and talents in a broad range of areas, including math, science, technology, ...