Event
Eric Chyn (Dartmouth), "Does Gifted Education Work?"
Friday, March 25, 2022 15:30to17:00
Leacock Building
Room 429, 855 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3A 2T7, CA
"Does Gifted Education Work?"
Eric Chyn (Dartmouth)
With David Card and Laura Giuliano
March 25, 2022
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Leacock 429
Host: Nicolas Gendron-Carrier
Field: Labour
Abstract:
We evaluate the long-run impacts of gifted education for high-ability students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our analysis relies on a regression discontinuity approach based on IQ thresholds that are used to determine gifted status. We find that gifted status increases the likelihood of on-time graduation and enrollment in college for students at the IQ threshold. This improvement is driven by effects for boys. An analysis of intermediate outcomes of boys suggests that increased engagement and proficiency in math coursework are important mediators.