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Is America leaving gifted children behind?
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Children with IQs that are probably 160 and higher, have always fascinated us. We are drawn to these rare students, but it's quite the opposite for moderately and highly gifted students (the 5 percent with IQs between 130 and 160).Americans aren't comfortable recognizing exceptional intellect. We have no difficulties with athletic ability - from young children advancing to traveling sports leagues to our highly revered professional athletes. But support is not there for unusual academic potential. Many assume that these students will do well regardless of classroom circumstances - no special teachers nor appropriately leveled curriculum necessary. But most gifted students, bored and frustrated in class, will tune out or act up by the age of 10.
While all Massachusetts teachers must have training in special education, this is not so for gifted education. Few courses exist in our colleges. Gifted children are being left behind. These students, and our country, are suffering the consequences.
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