Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ601380
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1999
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Celebrating Our Future by Revisiting Our Past.
Weber, Christine L.
Gifted Child Today Magazine, v22 n6 p58-59,64 Nov-Dec 1999
This article describes critical events that have shaped gifted education, including: the work of Lewis Terman and Leta Hollingworth, establishment of the National Association for Gifted Children, the First World Conference for Gifted Children, differentiated curriculum, federal gifted legislation, and the publication of "National Excellence: A Case for Developing America's Talent." (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Advocacy, Definitions, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational History, Educational Innovation, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Gifted, Intelligence, International Cooperation, Organizations (Groups), Policy Formation, Social Influences, Talent Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Jacob K Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act 1988
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