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First Gifted School
Worcester, Massachusetts opened the first special school for gifted children. While this school was just in one community, it started the idea of gifted schools and allowed for others to follow. -
Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture Textbook
In 1926 Lollingworth published the groundbreaking gifted education book Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture. The debate of factors that resulted in gifted children and adults was now being researched and read by many. This further mainstreamed the idea of gifted. -
Sputnic launch
The successful launch of the Soviet satellite, Sputnik, was a shock to Americans. This event was scary and motivating for Americans to compete and protect themselves from the USSR. The satellite motivated the government and schools to push math and science curriculum and support gifted students. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is one of the most influential moments in American history. Protecting individual rights above misconceptions. This had many effects on education. One being the identification, protection, and services for gifted students. -
Marland Report
The Marland Report of 1972 encouraged schools to promote gifted education. This was the most mainstream movement to its date to promote gifted education. It also included identifying students outside of just math and science. It included good leadership and creative arts abilities. -
NAGC published gifted standards
Finally, in 2006 Gifted Education standards were published. While standards were not a new concept in education, gifted standards were not widely adopted until 2006. These standards guided teachers, administrators, and school districts in how and why they should support gifted students.
