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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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The Underachievement of Gifted Students: A Synopsis
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Ryan, Thomas G.; Coneybeare, Stephanie – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2013
The existence of underachievers who are gifted remains an important concern for many educators. As educators work to reverse this phenomenon we believe the underachievement of gifted students needs attention via this research and other studies that contextualize the issues within the North American education system. The authors believed that every…
Descriptors: Underachievement, Definitions, Educational Methods, Ability Identification
Special Education Legislation and Policy in Canada
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McBride, Shirley R. – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2013
This article reviews the historical context in which Canadian legislation and policy for children with special needs has evolved. The potential for the rights of students with special needs in light of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is outlined. The role of the Federal and Provincial governments in legislation and policy vis-à-vis…
Descriptors: Special Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries