U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings delivered this speech on August 22, 2006 during the opening ceremony of The Davidson Academy of Nevada. Topics included: No Child Left Behind, the necessity for customized education plans, and the opportunities that the first class of Davidson Academy students will receive. ...
Parents today have more options than they once did: traditional public schools, magnet and charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling. There is little compelling evidence that children learn more in any one type of school. So choosing the right school requires asking the right questions. ...
This article provides information about The Davidson Academy of Nevada, the first free, public school of its kind in the United States for profoundly gifted middle and high school students. ...