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July 16, 1996
For several years, there has been concern among educators in the U.S. that the needs of the nation's gifted and talented students are not being adequately met. Indicators such as the Scholastic Aptitude Tests, Advanced Placement Tests, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and international tests comparing academic performance across nations indicate that gifted and talented students in the U.S. do not learn as much as they could and do not compare favorably with students in other countries.
Three years ago, National Excellence: The Case for Developing America's Talent described the "quiet crisis" in how we educate our "top" students. Its thorough analysis indicated that students gifted in areas that range from the mathematical to the musical are not being challenged in our schools. The neglect of these students' special needs makes it increasingly difficult for the U.S. to compete in a global economy demanding their skills.
What's New of the Net
What's New on the 'Net identifies studies, resources for educators, and organizations focused on addressing the needs of gifted and talented students. It contains links to sites that provide:
(1) Summaries of research on gifted and talented students,
(2) Descriptions of effective educational strategies, including acceleration and enrichment approaches,
(3) Outstanding activities for gifted and talented children, and
(4) Links to dozens of additional resources and entities concerned with meeting these students' needs.
June 24, 1996 --Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
May 22, 1996 --Low Achievement Among Children
May 1, 1996
--Educational Assessment Approaches
April 17, 1996 --Diversity
in The Nation's Classrooms
April 3, 1996 --The 1996
National Education Summit: Education Standards
March 22, 1996 --Reading
and Writing Initiatives
March 7, 1996 --Education,
Motivation, and Life Success
Feb. 21, 1996 --Technology
and America's Schools
Feb. 6, 1996 --The Schools
and Character Development
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