Supporting Australian Gifted Indigenous Students’ Academic Potential in Rural Settings

Available and Desirable Resources for Gifted Children in Israel’s Rural and Central Regions: Parent and Educator’ Perspectives

“…Specifically, this research focused on parents' engagements in the education of their gifted children in those areas. The findings are in accord with those studies, such as Hernández-Torrano (2018), that found a rural-urban excellence gap in Spain due to the low availability of infrastructural resources in rural regions and in Australia, where rural gifted students are facing numerous challenges that contributed to their educational needs being underserved (Townend et al, 2020). After all, officials in the Ministry of Education, the public, the parents of gifted children, and the entire education system should understand that rural gifted youth, like their urban peers, need stimulating opportunities to express their talent and potential, make a broad impact on society, and eventually contribute to their local communities.…”

Heterogeneity across Australian ICT policies for education of gifted students

“…One crucial aspect of the Australian ICT policies for gifted students is the disparity faced by Aboriginal gifted students in rural areas regarding access to ICT. Townend, Hay, Jung, and Smith [ 28 ] emphasised the disadvantaged position of these students despite specific policy initiatives by local, state, and national governments. Similarly, Sazali, Franklin, Dillon, and Yeung [ 29 ] highlighted the need for prioritised policies that address the required ICT infrastructure and technical support for Aboriginal gifted students.…”