Explore how Khan World School’s partnership with Arizona State University delivers rigorous dual-credit courses for high-achieving homeschoolers. This analysis covers curriculum quality, academic support, and real-world outcomes of this innovative online education model.
Gifted Education
Lost Opportunities: The Impact of Duke TIP’s Cancellation on Gifted Students’ Academic Development
The permanent shutdown of Duke TIP (Duke Talent Identification Program) due to COVID-19 has eliminated critical early academic opportunities for gifted students. This article examines the consequences for gifted education, explores alternative programs, and advocates for new support systems to address these students’ unique needs.
Unveiling the “Gifted” Label: The Invisible Harms of Student Tagging in K12 Education
This article examines how the “gifted” label in K12 education fosters inequality and psychological pressure under the guise of praise. It analyzes the harms of student tagging and calls for rethinking ability development frameworks.
Academic Fast Track: Exploring Pathways to Skip the Last Two Years of High School for Early College Admission
This article examines grade skipping, university admission, and high school education alternatives for students seeking to accelerate their academic journey. Discover eligibility criteria, alternative pathways, and key considerations for entering college early.
The “Gifted” Label in Education: Deconstructing the Double-Edged Sword in K12 Systems
This article examines how the “gifted” label creates dual harm in K12 education, marginalizing “average” students while burdening labeled children with unrealistic expectations. We explore systemic flaws and propose solutions for nurturing every child’s potential.
Exploring a New Path to Quality Education: The Value of Khan World School and ASU Dual Enrollment for Homeschooled Students
Discover how Khan World School’s partnership with Arizona State University offers dual enrollment courses for gifted homeschooled middle schoolers. This article compares online and in-person learning to help parents choose the best educational path. Keywords: Khan World School, dual enrollment, homeschooling.
High School to College: Exploring Accelerated Pathways for Early Admission
This article examines accelerated pathways for high school students to skip grades 11-12 and enter college directly. It analyzes the benefits, challenges, and application strategies for early college admission programs.
The Hidden Dangers of “Gifted” Labels in Education Systems
This article explores the negative impacts of “gifted” labels in education systems, revealing how these seemingly positive tags create pressure for both labeled and unlabeled students. It calls for rethinking how educators appreciate individual differences without harmful labeling.
Skipping Grades, High School, College: Exploring Pathways to Early University Admission
This article examines the feasibility of skipping 11th and 12th grades to enter college early, analyzing various accelerated programs, their benefits and challenges, and key considerations for students and parents making this important decision. Learn about alternative pathways in “skipping grades, high school, college” education.
The Dark Side of the “Gifted” Label: How Educational Tagging Harms K12 Students’ Mental Health
This article explores how the “gifted” label creates a double bind in K12 education: unrecognized students develop inferiority complexes while labeled children shoulder crushing expectations. We examine the educational ethics behind simplistic tagging and propose healthier alternatives. Keywords: giftedness, educational labeling, social expectations, psychological pressure.
