What is normal development for a gifted child? Many people assume that the brightest children in the classroom are the ones who are most able to pay attention, to sit still, to do their work, and to ...

Schools have generally been working hard to meet the special educational needs of an array of students — those with learning disabilities, those learning English, those with behavioral issues and ...

Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the concept of giftedness, if it can be nurtured and what relevance it has in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California doesn't require or fund education for academically advanced students. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) Schools have ...