Many school districts have dropped programs for academically gifted students, driven by a trend that began 15 years ago but accelerated during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Gifted programs have shifted focus from addressing the unique needs of gifted students to competing for prestige and parental approval, diluting their original purpose.
Gifted children exhibit asynchronous development, excelling in certain academic areas while struggling socially, which leads to disengagement from school when lessons are not challenging.
The emphasis on addressing proficiency gaps has led schools to overlook the needs of gifted children, who often require special educational strategies and resources.
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