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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"
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
The National Association of Gifted Children is founded in Washington, D.C. -
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
NDEA was implemented by president Eisenhower. It presented the first governmental effort in gifted education. -
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
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: 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
These standards aid teachers with preparation and knowledge to address GT population in their class.
