Any attempt to discern the purpose of honors education and to integrate it with the unique ethos of a Christian institution can prove to be difficult. Yet, describing and articulating a sense of purpose is essential for an honors program to justify itself. This essay contends that a philosophy of education based on Augustine's…

The paper presents the rationale, assessment/placement criteria, program descriptions, and implications of qualitatively differentiated programs for the gifted. The article describes how these programs are interpreted and implemented in Dade County, Florida schools. Suggested implications are offered. (Author/SBH)

Described and evaluated are a series of mini programs for middle school gifted students developed through a cooperative effort by Broward Community College and the School Board of Broward County, Florida. A section on implementation of the project includes the goals and philosophy of the program, and a review of the literature on gifted programs…