Mitchell Robinson Recognized for Academic Excellence by Johns Hopkins University

BOSTON, June 2013 -- Mitchell Robinson, a fifth grade student who attends the Marblehead Community Charter Public School, was honored as one of the brightest students in the nation at a statewide awards ceremony for academically advanced children sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

The Center honored Mitchell, a participant in the CTY Talent Search, for his exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to academically talented students ranging from the second to eighth grades. 

During the CTY Talent Search, advanced young learners take above-grade-level tests designed for older students as a means of gaining insight into their abilities.  Seventh and eighth graders take the SAT or ACT -- the same tests used for college admissions.  These students, along with second through sixth graders, can also take the School and College Ability Test (SCAT), another above-level test.

“Today we face critical global problems that require the best minds of the future to solve using discipline, creativity, and innovation,” says Elaine Tuttle Hansen, executive director of CTY.  “It’s inspiring and reassuring to see this group of some of the best and brightest students emerging and to know that they will become tomorrow’s thought leaders and innovators.” 

Mitchell was one of more than 40,000 students from more than 120 countries who participated in the CTY Talent Search.  He received his award during a ceremony held on June 8, 2013 at Boston University.