Critics say the systems we use to educate the brightest kids are flawed and exclusionary. What if it’s the very premise of giftedness that’s faulty?
The Mirage of the Gifted Child
Critics say the process we use to identify bright kids is flawed and insular. But what if giftedness itself is a lie?
By
Katie Arnold-Ratliff,
a freelance writer and editor
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Schools are finding new, data-driven ways to re-approach gifted and talented programs -- with a focus on inclusivity.
Schools are finding new, data-driven ways to re-approach gifted and talented programs -- with a focus on inclusivity.
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