The Robert MacNeil Report

The Gifted Child (1979x80)

Air date: Apr 20, 1979

This episode of the MacNeil/Lehrer Report looks at how America's public school system treats gifted children, and what measures should be taken to ensure that gifted children receive an appropriate education. Those advocating for special gifted education programs discuss the importance of giving exceptionally bright children a challenging education, arguing that student boredom can lead to underachievement and loss of potential. Others propose that such programs are elitist, unnecessary, and unfair to other students. Guests include both children and adults.