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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1977

Page

4

Independence program fosters thinking over memorized facts

Scottsdale's gifted 4th to 8th graders 900 students participate in a three year program started by local teachers parents and a couple of lawmakers. Students spend most days in regular classes with one day in a learning resource center where projects are chosen and progress tracked. The program emphasizes thinking skills over content with daily action plans and teacher guidance. Parents are encouraged to engage with children while avoiding excessive pressure. NEXT: Mom and Son Book it Together.

Merylee Wilson Midwest Scottsdale Wilson Richard Fawley Fawley Mom and Son

Future attorney students speak on gifted program at Scottsdale school

Seventh and eighth graders in a Scottsdale gifted program discuss their views after class, noting mixed feelings about pace and attention. They describe jealousy from some teachers and peers, parental expectations, and a sense of pride along with teasing from nonparticipants. One student aims for law school.

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