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Gifted and Talented Offers on Hold Amid Legal Challenge from Parents

Upper East Side

May 31, 2013

Gifted and Talented Offers on Hold Amid Legal Challenge from Parents

Parents filed a lawsuit challenging the DOE's sibling policy and methodology for G&T admissions.

Quinn Calls for More Gifted and Talented Seats to Improve Diversity

New York City

May 07, 2013

Quinn Calls for More Gifted and Talented Seats to Improve Diversity

City Council Speaker and mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn announced a proposal Tuesday for more G&T seats.

Number of G&T-Qualified Kids in Western Queens Jumps 40 Percent

Astoria

May 02, 2013

Number of G&T-Qualified Kids in Western Queens Jumps 40 Percent

Nearly 200 more kids qualified for talented and gifted programs in the district this year.

Fewer Low-Income Students Took Gifted and Talented Test Despite Overhaul

New York City

May 01, 2013

Fewer Low-Income Students Took Gifted and Talented Test Despite Overhaul

This year's exam aimed to help chances of low-income families, but fewer kids in poor districts took it.

DOE Announces New Plan for STEM Gifted Program in Queens After Criticism

Astoria

April 30, 2013

DOE Announces New Plan for STEM Gifted Program in Queens After Criticism

The DOE dropped its initial proposal to co-locate the STEM program at P.S. 76 after parents objected.

Parents Demand Answers After Snafu Threatens Gifted and Talented Spots

New York City

April 30, 2013

Parents Demand Answers After Snafu Threatens Gifted and Talented Spots

Parents want the DOE to release scoring data after thousands more kids qualified for G&T programs.

Astoria Parents Vying for P.S. 122's Coveted G&T Irked by Scoring Error

Astoria

April 29, 2013

Astoria Parents Vying for P.S. 122's Coveted G&T Irked by Scoring Error

Even more students now qualify for the prestigious program, stressing local parents.

More Students in Queens' District 30 Qualify for G&T, Despite Harder Test

Sunnyside

April 17, 2013

More Students in Queens' District 30 Qualify for G&T, Despite Harder Test

Slightly more students in the district qualified for G&T this year, though fewer got the highest scores.

Perfect Score No Guarantee of Top Choice After Gifted and Talented Changes

New York City

April 17, 2013

Perfect Score No Guarantee of Top Choice After Gifted and Talented Changes

After announcing changes to G&T placement in the fall, the DOE reversed course, surprising parents.

DOE Nixes Plan to Cut Gifted Program at Astoria's P.S. 122 After Backlash

Ditmars

April 15, 2013

DOE Nixes Plan to Cut Gifted Program at Astoria's P.S. 122 After Backlash

Under pressure, the Department of Education withdrew plans to slash the G&T program in P.S. 122.

Schools with Gifted Programs in Demand in Western Queens

Astoria

February 11, 2013

Schools with Gifted Programs in Demand in Western Queens

The neighborhood's most sought-after schools include P.S. 122, P.S. 85 and P.S. 166, known for their G&T.

Prestigious Queens G&T Program to Extend to Eighth Grade, Chancellor Says

Long Island City

January 16, 2013

Prestigious Queens G&T Program to Extend to Eighth Grade, Chancellor Says

P.S. 85's STEM Academy is currently K-5 and the only citywide gifted program without a middle school.

Queens Parents to Weigh in On Proposed Astoria Gifted Program

Astoria

January 14, 2013

Queens Parents to Weigh in On Proposed Astoria Gifted Program

A town hall meeting is scheduled for District 30 parents Monday night.

Walcott to Meet With Parents About More G&T Seats in Astoria

Astoria

November 09, 2012

Walcott to Meet With Parents About More G&T Seats in Astoria

Parents in District 30 have demanded more seats for gifted and talented children.

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