Austina De Bonte – Teaching for Talent

#NAGC25 Session Review: How Blockbridge Increased Identification of Historically Underrepresented Groups by 16x

Dr. Austina De Bonte’s research presented at the NAGC25 Annual Convention highlighted how Blockbridge School District significantly increased the identification of underrepresented gifted students by implementing universal screening, static local norms, and multiple pathways for entry. Their comprehensive approach led to a sixteen-fold increase in underrepresented identifications and improved student performance, emphasizing the importance of equitable practices in gifted education.