Joanne JacobsApr 20, 20232 minDon't ignore the smart kidsVictoria McDougald thought kindergarten would be exciting and joyful for her son, "an eager, rapid learner," but she learned that the...
Joanne JacobsJan 23, 20231 minOpen doors to challenging academicsChallenging classes can help many students -- not just the "gifted" -- excel, writes Vincent Dotoli on Fordham's Flypaper. He heads...
Joanne JacobsJan 23, 20232 minSkip the smart kids: We're holding back (and boring) high achieversI was very good at school, but also very bored. I wanted to skip a grade to catch up with my sister, but the district never skipped...
Joanne JacobsDec 8, 20221 minIgnoring smart kids isn't a smart strategyGifted students deserve an education that fits their needs, argues Brandon Wright on Fordham's Advance newsletter. Acceleration and...
Joanne JacobsOct 4, 20223 minIs 'equity' the enemy of excellence?The "exodus of families from traditional public-school districts is a warning message," writes Jessica Levin on EdPost. Focusing...
Joanne JacobsSep 15, 20222 minRestless in Seattle: Asians, achievers are 'quiet quitting' public schoolsAsian-American and affluent parents are"quiet quitting" Seattle Public Schools, writes Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat. Overall,...