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Working with the gifted underachiever: Some do’s and don’t’s
Several major causes of, and factors associated with, underachievement are discussed to establish an understanding of the basis of underachievement. Some fundamental do’s and don’ts with respect to each issue of underachievement are summarized briefly, along with some recommendations for further reading. (from the Kansas Effective Practices Instructional Toolkit)
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Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students (AEGUS)
Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students (AEGUS) serves as an advocacy group on behalf of gifted underachieving students. AEGUS recognizes these students can be found in populations regardless of racial, ethnic, religious or socioeconomic backgrounds; and areas of special learning, physical or emotional needs. The major purpose of this organization is to focus attention and research efforts on able learners whose potential may be unrecognized, undeveloped or not nurtured.
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