Some kids can do amazing things. We see what they can do and marvel at how advanced they are, much more than their peers. Some of these kids excel in more than one area. Their special gifts have been recognized over the years and have led many of us – parents, teachers, psychologists, and researchers, … Read More
What’s it like for the gifted student in today’s classroom? Is she happy to be there, excited to learn something new every day, looking forward to being challenged, willing to share her ideas with like-minded peers? Does she enjoy the accolades of admiring teachers? Probably not. More than likely, the gifted learner is uninterested or … Read More
The term twice-exceptional, abbreviated as 2E, refers to gifted children who have some form of disability. They are considered exceptional because of their giftedness (e.g., intellectual, creative, perceptual, etc.) and because of their special needs (e.g., specific learning or developmental disability, etc). The disabilities are varied and include, but are not limited to, the following: Autism, or autism spectrum disorder … Read More
Effective learning and teaching are based on fundamental principles of behavioral and social development, and these principles are in the areas of human development, cognition, motivation, social interaction, and communication. Psychological science has a lot to offer the world of education, including that of gifted and talented children, by providing insights into how students think … Read More
Many American students are gifted and talented, but the country’s educational system fails to serve many of them, especially those high-ability young people who come from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds. This failure limits their upward mobility and keeps them from contributing more to the nation’s intellectual and economic growth. There has long been a suspected … Read More
A startup is a company offering a new solution to an old problem and one that can be marketed – a solution that people will invest in to save time or money or gain some previously unattainable benefit. A startup is a business or organization based on an idea that something can be done better … Read More
