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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Siegle, Del; Wilson, Hope E.; Little, Catherine A. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2013
Despite extensive research supporting its use, including the 2004 publication of "A Nation Deceived," acceleration is an underutilized strategy for meeting the academic needs of gifted and talented students. Parents' and educators' attitudes and beliefs about acceleration influence the extent to which it is implemented in schools. This study…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Rating Scales, Urban Schools, Academically Gifted
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Wilson, Hope E.; Adelson, Jill L. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2012
The decision-making process of academically talented students when making the transition to college is complex. This study investigates the factors that contribute to the selectivity of the colleges by Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate students for application. A multilevel model was created to find which college-level and…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Academically Gifted, Talent, College Bound Students
Nihalani, Priya K.; Wilson, Hope E.; Thomas, Gregory; Robinson, Daniel H. – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2010
The notion that greater learning outcomes will be achieved if the cognitive work is distributed amongst a group of individuals working together versus working alone has received mixed support when explored empirically (e.g., Daiute & Dalton 1993; Johnson & Johnson, 1991). This study examined the relationship between small-group collaborative…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Low Achievement, Cooperative Learning