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...