Episode 3

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3rd Aug 2021

Episode 3: Searching for Genius

Sometime early in elementary school, kids are put on one of two paths: regular or gifted. Where did this idea come from? The answer goes back more than a 100 years, to a once-famous scholar named Lewis Terman. And it turns out his legacy, and the future of gifted programs, are still very much under debate.

Host: Jeff Young (@jryoung)

A joint production of EdSurge and Open Campus.

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Bootstraps
How the myth of pulling ourselves up shapes education
A limited series from EdSurge and Open Campus about merit, myths, and how "pulling ourselves up" shapes education.