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Public School Reform
Horace Mann pioneers public school reform. Most students now attend school through grade 12. -
IQ Tests Revised for Use on Children
Lewis M. Terman revises the Binet-Simon IQ test for use on children. He begins the study of intellectually gifted children. -
Gifted Children Begin Receiving Specialized Services
Leta Stetter Hollingsworth begins furthering the education of gifted students. -
Marland Commission Revises Definition of Giftedness
The Marland Commission expands the definition of giftedness to also include leadership potential, creativity, and artistic talent. -
SMPY is developed
The first Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY) search is held through Johns Hopkins University and students are selected to participate. Many other universities soon follow suit and develop similar talent search summer school programs for students with elite test scores. -
Renzulli's Three Ring Theory
Renzulli first publishes his three ring theory of giftedness which includes the overlap of above average ability, task commitment, and creativity. -
Gardern's MI
Gardner introduces the theory of multiple intelligences, impacting how educators define giftedness.
