NY GOP gov hopeful Bruce Blakeman backs ‘gifted and talented’ schools slammed by Mamdani, activists as racist

The city’s Gifted and Talented programs have been a controversial issue that’s spanned mayoralties, with critics insisting ...
City & State New YorkOpinion

Opinion: Mamdani should focus on diversity and enrichment over ‘gifted and talented’

Our research shows that many NYC parents don’t prioritize academic rigor based on test scores when considering which schools ...
News Tribune

Lawmakers seek to improve gifted education in public schools

More Missouri public school students could receive gifted education under two proposals debated Thursday by the House ...
New York Post

City to expand Gifted and Talented program to more students, districts

In a reverse course from the previous administration, Mayor Eric Adams will not only keep the Gifted and Talented program, but he’s also expanding it in New York City schools. After former mayor Bill ...
Columbia Daily Spectator

As the gifted and talented program comes to an end, West Harlem and Morningside Heights residents remain divided over its impact

To this day, one of Carmen Keels’ biggest regrets is having signed her daughter up to take the screening exam for New York City’s gifted and talented program six years ago. “[The exam was something] I ...