Early learners are at a big disadvantage when it comes to federally funded educational programs. Research tells us that less than half of low-income children have access to high-quality early childhood education programs. This is important because skills developed in the first five years of life greatly influence success in later life. Lack of federal … 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
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
