NEWSWORTHY ARTICLES
Colorado school districts are developing new methods to identify gifted students from diverse backgrounds
August 8, 2024
A recent Denver7 article highlights efforts by Colorado school districts to better identify gifted students from diverse backgrounds, with MHS’ Naglieri General Ability Tests playing a key role. Despite nearly a decade of universal testing, gifted programs remain predominantly white and affluent, but schools are making changes to address this. Steps include new data analysis methods, training teachers to recognize diverse giftedness, and using cognitive tests like the Naglieri General Ability Tests.
Building a Wider, More Diverse Pipeline of Advanced Learners
June 12, 2023
As a member of the National Working Group on Advanced Education, funded by the Fordham Institute, Dr. Dina Brulles collaborated with other national experts to produce the following report designed to increase diversity in America's gifted and talented programs.
The National Working Group on Advanced Education was formed in Spring 2022 in response to all of this. It met four times, with the twin goals of developing a policy and practice agenda for school leaders, as well as an agenda for future research in this realm.
Kimberly Lansdowne receives lifetime achievement award
January 12, 2023
Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne was named the recipient of the Dr. Sanford J. Cohn Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023 by the AAGT. This recognition is given to individuals who have dedicated their time, skills, and resources to furthering gifted education.
NAGC Congratulates Dr. Dina Brulles, 2022 NAGC Ann F. Isaacs Founder’s Memorial Award Recipient
November 1, 2022
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce Dr. Dina Brulles will receive the 2022 NAGC Ann F. Isaacs Founder’s Memorial Award for her distinguished service to NAGC and gifted education.
"Williams Middle School Aids Development of New Assessment"
April 19, 2021
Students from Willie J. Middle School in Moultrie, Georgia actively participated in data collection for the development of the Naglieri General Ability Tests. The collaboration between the school and the test developers allowed for a diverse range of students to be involved in the study, enhancing the reliability and validity of the test.
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