The way we find gifted kids is broken, but giftedness is not a lie. The science is more nuanced and more hopeful: look harder, look wider, screen every kid.
While often used interchangeably, “high IQ” and “giftedness” are distinct concepts with some overlap. Neither are clinical diagnoses as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...
Intellectual giftedness isn't just about getting good grades or knowing obscure facts. It’s a unique way of experiencing the world, characterized by an insatiable curiosity, a deep sense of empathy, ...
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?
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” ...
This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American On August 23, 2016, Farrah Alexander, a ...
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