Testing young children for “giftedness” has a long history, but experts say there’s not much science to back the process. Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images The Hechinger Report covers one topic: ...

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reignited a debate over gifted education when he said he would do away with gifted kindergarten programs if elected. Testing young children for “giftedness” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is an ongoing controversy in America regarding the optimal age to test a child for entry into public school ...

Schools are finding new, data-driven ways to re-approach gifted and talented programs -- with a focus on inclusivity.

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin School District is changing up how it identifies its best and brightest. “We are trying to take that guesswork out. We’re trying to ensure that there’s not a kid that’s missed ...

Testing for Gifted Programs that was scheduled for Saturday, January 21 has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 28. The locations and times remain the same: Bennett students: 8:45 a.m. at Bennett ...

Is your child highly curious, advanced for their age, or seeking to be challenged at school? Individualized cognitive testing can help identify advanced cognitive abilities and support appropriate ...

In New Orleans, a few hundred dollars could once help a family buy a “gifted” designation for their preschooler. As an education reporter for the city’s Times-Picayune newspaper several years ago, I ...