News Archives - Gifted New York State | GiftedNYS http://giftednys.org/category/news/ Supporting gifted learners in New York State Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:41:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://giftednys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-icon-1-32x32.png News Archives - Gifted New York State | GiftedNYS http://giftednys.org/category/news/ 32 32 Press Release — GiftedNYS Calls for Reform of NYC’s Kindergarten Gifted & Talented Programs https://giftednys.org/news/press-release-giftednys-reform-nyc-kindergarten-gifted-programs/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:36:33 +0000 https://giftednys.org/?p=3847 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@giftednys.org GiftedNYS Calls for Reform, Not Elimination, of New York City’s Kindergarten Gifted & Talented Programs  NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2025 – In response to recent comments by New York State Assemblymember and current New York ... Read more

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]]> New Resource: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://giftednys.org/news/new-resource-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 02:55:53 +0000 https://giftednys.org/?p=3690 GiftedNYS is pleased to announce a new resource on our website: a listing of frequently asked questions that have come from around the state over time. These questions and responses provide helpful information to parents/guardians and educators for their respective use. View ... Read more

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]]> New York State’s Students’ Access to Advanced Courses to be Expanded! https://giftednys.org/news/new-york-states-students-access-to-advanced-courses-to-be-expanded/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:16:29 +0000 https://giftednys.org/?p=3551 On September 7, 2023, Governor Hochul signed NYS Bill A514A/S5650A, “expanding access to advanced courses to improve educational equity” into law, taking effect on July 1, 2024. This new law aims to improve educational equity by requiring school districts and charter schools ... Read more

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]]> I’m In! Are You? https://giftednys.org/news/im-in-are-you/ Tue, 16 May 2023 12:32:56 +0000 https://giftednys.org/?p=3504 Representatives of GiftedNYS are meeting with New York State legislators in June to introduce the organization and advocate for gifted learners across the state. There’s power in numbers. That is how we will get legislated mandates passed in NY for gifted and ... Read more

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]]> If Not Now, When? https://giftednys.org/news/if-not-now-when/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:55:48 +0000 https://giftednys.org/?p=3339 Three gifted education statewide bills were introduced in this NYS Legislative Session (2023-24). The bills are as follows:–A3954 (The Gifted Education Reinforcement Act)-A672/S1821 (Screening for Gifted and Talented Students)-A514 (Expand Access to Advanced Courses to Improve Educational Equity)Each has been referred to ... Read more

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