A reflective conversation with Joe Renzulli: What hath the last 20–30 years wrought in terms of gifted education?

This conversation with Joe Renzulli begins by exploring the length of time Renzulli has been involved with gifted education; when his first paper was published; the general tone of gifted education in the U.S. when Renzulli began his career; and the origin of Renzulli's "three-ring conxeptualization." Additionally, Renzulli is asked to address topics such as IQ testing; the Renzulli Learning System; higher order thinking skills and critical thinking skills in gifted education; parental involvement; teacher training; mentoring; the influence of computers and the Internet on gifted education; and curriculum.