The Excellence Project
“All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development afforded the individual.”
– Albert Einstein
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. We aim to change that.
The American education system fails to cultivate the talents of too many high potential students. Millions of talented students go unidentified – especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. America has a reservoir of untapped potential.
Too many bright students are not given the opportunity to thrive.
Bright students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, face many obstacles that impede their ability to reach their full potential. A 2016 study from Purdue University found that as many as 3.6 million talented students are never identified for participation in advanced learning opportunities. Even when they are identified, they often lack access to accelerated learning and enrichment programming.
Cultivate Talent
When we invest in our best and brightest, we all benefit. Talent is everywhere. Join us in our efforts to create an education system that encourages talented students from all walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Work
Research
We produce timely research on the issues impacting our brightest learners - especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This research informs our future advocacy strategies.
Advocacy
We advocate for changes to public policy that will help our brightest students succeed. We write and promote public policies that encourage more students to be identified and eliminate the barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
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