Gifted Children of Color in the Deep South

Abstract

Similar to other parts of the United States, its southern region is still wrestling with the implications of the resegregation of America’s schools. Unlike other parts of the country, however, the Deep South demons are rooted in a vastly different historical context. This chapter offers an historical analysis of the educational problems in the Deep South, with strong emphasis on gifted programming. Further, in this chapter, we present and describe a framework that could guide educators as they strive to identify giftedness among children of color and implement programming in a culturally responsive manner.

Citation

Besnoy, K.D., Floyd, E.C.F., Deyamport, E.G. and Cavan, A. (2016), "Gifted Children of Color in the Deep South", Gifted Children of Color Around the World: Diverse Needs, Exemplary Practices, and Directions for the Future (Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education, Vol. 3), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 157-180. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-231720160000003010