Most people think that gifted children are the smart kids in school who get special privileges. They get to work on projects they like and they always get high grades. They are chosen to lead class groups and get to go on special trips. They are given academic recognition. But there is much more to … Read More
The world may be finally catching on that brain power can lead society to greater achievements in science, art, linguistics, and just about every other area of human endeavor. The trick is to find these future Einstein’s at a fairly young age and give them the educational direction and support they need to reach their … Read More
You have observed some interesting characteristics in your gifted children. They seem unusually active and alert. They use vocabulary words that make them seem very mature for their age. They remember everything. They love puzzles and ask a lot of questions. They spend a lot of time on something they really like. They have creative … Read More
Less than 7 percent of U.S. students participated in gifted education programs in 2014, according to federal civil rights data for that year. Not much has changed since then. The low numbers partially reflect the different criteria used by states to identify students as gifted or talented. But it also reflects the lack of commitment … Read More
Gifted students are unusual, special people. They are different from the standard population of students. They are even different from smart students. What makes them gifted? An over-simplified answer is that bright students know the answers, gifted students ask the questions. These students have gone undiscovered for a long time. But now that educators are … Read More
There is a growing awareness among educators that schools don’t go far enough in developing our young children and teens. There has always been an emphasis on academics along with athletics and performing arts. But children are more than their combined skill set. They have feelings, emotions, relationships, ambitions, fears, learning issues, and insecurities. These … Read More
