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Peer reviewedWallace, Margaret – Educational Leadership, 2000
Gifted students, particularly nonathletes or introverts, may suffer feelings of alienation and isolation in school. Geeks and nerds do not hate people, but abhor a school culture that glorifies athletics. Lack of respect for bright nonconformists can lead to emotional problems and underachievement. (MLH)
Descriptors: Alienation, Athletes, Athletics, Bullying
