Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: The Necessity Of Gifted And Talented Programs
Description: Nobody would argue that all students with special needs don't deserve to be supported and provided the resources they need to thrive. Why, then, do students with special talents--particularly for academics--sometimes lack access to the same consideration? Amy and Mike invited educator and author Tai Abrams to discuss the necessity of gifted and talented programs. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the benefits of gifted and talented programs for the long-term success of a child? In what ways do gifted and talented programs contribute to a national talent pipeline? Is...