-
1st attempt made to educate gifted students
A superintendent in St. Louis institutes the first attempt to educate gifted children. -
Period: to
History of Gifted Education
-
1st school for gifted children opens
-
Stanford-Binet published
The Stanford-Binet test is ferried back to America to be translated, dispersed, and administered in English. -
Opportunity Room
An "opportunity room" is created for students at the University of California. This room is designed for children of "great capacity."
"Thus, the practice of special education for gifted children
only helped to fulfill their unique potential. " -Lulu Stedman -
A Nation at Risk
Report exposes the failure of America's brightest students to achieve. -
The Case for Developing America's Talent
In addition to detailing the neglect of America's gifted and talented youth, recommendations are also made, which have influenced research and decision-making. -
A Nation Deceived
This was a national research-based report on how our country is holding back its brightest students. This report supports an acceleration model for gifted students.
