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[Information on Residential High Schools] (open access)

[Information on Residential High Schools]

Papers related to the establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, including a newspaper clipping concerning the need to nurture more scientific talent, a memo from Frank Kemerer to his Academy of Math and Science Committee asking for their revised lists, a handwritten outline concerning residential life and student affairs issues, and a small rulebook with attached permission slip.
Date: {1987-06-16,1987-06-22}
Creator: Redding, Rogers W. & Kemerer, Frank R.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James R. Miller to Linda Brody, May 12, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from James R. Miller to Linda Brody, May 12, 1987]

Letter from James R. Miller to Linda Brody, on May 12, 1987, thanking her for speaking on the phone with him, and explaining the plan to fund the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. A copy of House Bill 2079 is included.
Date: {1987-05-12,1987-05-15}
Creator: Miller, James R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum from Alan Moore to James R. Miller, May 29, 1987] (open access)

[Memorandum from Alan Moore to James R. Miller, May 29, 1987]

Letter from Alan Moore to James R. Miller, regarding a rough outline of a paper on the acceleration of curriculum for academically-talented students. A newspaper article on the shortage of mathematicians is included.
Date: {1987-05-29,1987-12-13}
Creator: Moore, Alan
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Proposal for the Establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University (open access)

A Proposal for the Establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University

A proposal for the establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University, including information on the purpose, expected outcomes, rationale and need, a description of the academy, admission plans, an instructional program, academy requirements, a co-curricular program, the admissions process, nomination and selection criteria, organizational structure, personnel, management, an evaluation, and the budget.
Date: {1987-01-16,1987-02-02}
Creator: Miller, James R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas: A Future at Risk? (open access)

Texas: A Future at Risk?

Paper declaring that Texas will soon experience a shortage in high-tech knowledge, which will result in a lack of science and mathematics teachers.
Date: 198X
Creator: Hurley, Alfred F.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
[History of Early Admission Programs] (open access)

[History of Early Admission Programs]

Paper about the history of early admission programs in the United States of America. It proposes that advanced students not be kept to an age-in-grade pace, and that early admission programs be implemented to give these students a chance to learn at their own pace.
Date: 1980~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[On Tarman's Investigation] (open access)

[On Tarman's Investigation]

Paper that examines Tarman's investigation into gifted children in California.
Date: 1980~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Three Articles by Julian C. Stanley] (open access)

[Three Articles by Julian C. Stanley]

Three articles written by Julian C. Stanley concerning gifted and talented students, and their accomplishments in early admission programs.
Date: [1985..1987]
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Two Articles by Julian C. Stanley] (open access)

[Two Articles by Julian C. Stanley]

Two articles written by Julian C. Stanley on how well young entrants to college performed in their studies.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Young Entrants to College: How Did They Fare? (open access)

Young Entrants to College: How Did They Fare?

Paper written by Julian C. Stanley, detailing what happens to students who enter college at a young age, including their majors, their course loads, and how well they did academically.
Date: Spring 1985
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
How Did Six Highly Accelerated Gifted Students Fare in Graduate School? (open access)

How Did Six Highly Accelerated Gifted Students Fare in Graduate School?

Paper written by Julian C. Stanley detailing the success of six young college graduates who were involved in graduate work. A table of the academic characteristics of the 13 young members of the Johns Hopkins University class of 1985 is included, as well as a memo on the care of young students in a non-parented residence situation.
Date: Autumn 1985
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Concept Paper on the Establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University (open access)

A Concept Paper on the Establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University

Paper written by James R. Miller discussing the establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at North Texas State University.
Date: January 12, 1986
Creator: Miller, James R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James R. Miller to Orbry Holden, January 14, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from James R. Miller to Orbry Holden, January 14, 1986]

Letter from James R. Miller to Orbry Holden, on January 14, 1986, discussing the possible establishment of a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science on the North Texas State University campus, to be decided by the Texas legislature. He requests Holden's assistance in drafting a bill.
Date: January 14, 1986
Creator: Miller, James R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
High-School Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Learned Well in Three Weeks (open access)

High-School Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Learned Well in Three Weeks

Paper written by Julian C. Stanley, examining 25 young students who studied chemistry, biology, or physics over three or six weeks, and their scores on the College Board's Advanced Placement Program college-level examination in those subjects.
Date: March 1986
Creator: Stanley, Julian C. & Stanley, Barbara S. K.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Julian C. Stanley's Curriculum Vitae] (open access)

[Julian C. Stanley's Curriculum Vitae]

Julian C. Stanley's curriculum vitae, including his education, professional experience, professional associations, and publications.
Date: November 1, 1986
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mathematical Aptitude in China (open access)

Mathematical Aptitude in China

Paper written by Julian C. Stanley, concerning a recent trip he and his wife took to China, and the Chinese aptitude and appreciation for learning.
Date: November 1986
Creator: Stanley, Julian C.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
70th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2079 (open access)

70th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2079

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to the establishment of academies of mathematics and science for advanced high school students.
Date: 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Students thrive on learning: Louisiana School challenges 400 of the best #1] (open access)

[Clipping: Students thrive on learning: Louisiana School challenges 400 of the best #1]

Photocopy of an article discussing the program at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts on the Northwestern State University campus.
Date: 1987
Creator: Markley, Melanie; Westerfield, David & Fields, Gary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Students thrive on learning: Louisiana School challenges 400 of the best #2] (open access)

[Clipping: Students thrive on learning: Louisiana School challenges 400 of the best #2]

Photocopy of an article discussing the program at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts on the Northwestern State University campus.
Date: 1987
Creator: Markley, Melanie; Westerfield, David & Fields, Gary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Education for the Gifted: Myth and Reality (open access)

Education for the Gifted: Myth and Reality

Article by Laura Allard and Elisabeth Moreno on the myths and realities of educating gifted children.
Date: 1987~
Creator: Allard, Laura & Moreno, Elisabeth
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Executive Summary for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science] (open access)

[Executive Summary for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science]

Executive summary of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, including how many students they hope to recruit each year, and their hope to increase the number of people in the fields of science and mathematics.
Date: 1987~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten Notes] (open access)

[Handwritten Notes]

Partial handwritten notes related to the creation of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and information about other, similar programs.
Date: 1987~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy "A Pioneering Educational Community" Announces Searches for: Principal (open access)

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy "A Pioneering Educational Community" Announces Searches for: Principal

Announcement from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy that it is searching for a new principal. The announcement was sent between NTSU faculty members as a resource in opening the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
Date: 1987~
Creator: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation to Nominate Directors for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science] (open access)

[Invitation to Nominate Directors for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science]

Draft of a letter inviting nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
Date: 1987~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library