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Sapon-Shevin, Mara – 1994
This book critically examines gifted education in America as a demonstration of meritocracy and elitism in education. It is contended that, by creating and funding gifted programs, schools engage in a form of "educational triage", providing high quality education to an elite minority. The book addresses questions concerning the…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedPolzella, Lugene – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
A survey of 50 students (grades 4-11) returning to a gifted summer program provided several suggestions for regular schools. Suggestions included curriculum-related field trips, serving individual student interests, use of college campus facilities, flexible school policies and teacher planning, hands-on science and technology, and opportunities…
Descriptors: Campuses, Colleges, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
