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History of Gifted Education

By Zuzka
  • In 1916, Lewis Terman revised the Binet-Simon test

    In 1916, Lewis Terman revised the Binet-Simon test

    In 1916, Stanford University psychologist Lewis Terman revised the Binet-Simon test and named it Stanford-Binet.
  • Leta Hollingworth published "Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture"

    Leta Hollingworth published "Gifted Children: Their Nature and Nurture"

    Teacher's College professor performs an extensive research and works with students at P.S. 165 by creating the Special Opportunity Class.
  • NAGC is founded

    NAGC is founded

    The National Association of Gifted Children is founded in Washington, D.C.
  • U.S.S.R. launches Sputnik

    U.S.S.R. launches Sputnik

    As a result, an effort is made to identify gifted and talented youth who could advance in the field of math, science, and technology.
  • The National Defense Education Act passes

    The National Defense Education Act passes

    NDEA was implemented by president Eisenhower. It presented the first governmental effort in gifted education.
  • The Marland Report

    The Marland Report

    The identification of gifted is redefined, including not only IQ scores but leadership ability, visual and performing arts, creative thinking, and psychomotor ability.
  • Congress passes the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act

    Congress passes the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act

    This act was created to orchestrate research, provide innovative strategies, and projects to address the needs of gifted students.
  • A Nation Deceived

    A Nation Deceived

    "A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Talent" is a report emphasizing the need for acceleration in the educational system.
  • NAGC publishes national gifted education standards

    NAGC publishes national gifted education standards

    These standards aid teachers with preparation and knowledge to address GT population in their class.