The school is a division of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, a nationwide nonprofit organization established by the Davidsons to support the needs of profoundly gifted children through information resources, networking and educational opportunities, family support, advocacy, and scholarships.
The Davidson Academy of Nevada was created following state legislation in 2005 that designated it as a “university school for profoundly gifted pupils.”
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After selling the successful software company Davidson & Associates in 1997, Bob and Jan Davidson's focus shifted to philanthropy, with the intent of helping America's brightest young students.
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