Month: May 2021

Even when they include them, gifted programs aren’t serving Black or low-income kids

The first nationwide study of outcomes for different gifted subgroups shows the programs may not be adequately serving their Black and low-income students. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on May 10, 2021

For twins, gesture and speech go hand-in-hand in language development

Twins produce fewer gestures and gesture to fewer objects than other children. Language use also lags for twins, and language — but not gesture — is also affected by sex, with girls performing better than boys. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 10, 2021

Scientists Predict Next Flu Season Could Be Nasty

This year’s flu season was practically nonexistent with only 2,000 confirmed cases compared to 200,000 cases normally reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say that the CDC data represents a fraction of the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on May 10, 2021