Posts to Ponder
Gifted Programs In the News
Many changes in gifted education have recently been proposed: Cancelling gifted classes, expanding gifted classes, identifying most students as gifted, eliminating all tests and grades, etc., in the name of equity. However, these ideas would be terrible for all students and especially bad for the gifted. Here’s why!…
Are Gifted Children Really An “At Risk” Population?
I received a question asking if gifted children are at risk. While the question did not include specifics such as “at risk for what?” there is documentation of gifted children…
Is My Child Gifted?
I’ve often heard this question from parents! Most gifted children are flying “under the radar” and seem relatively normal in their natural habitat. Perhaps a teacher or friend has suggested…
How will our gifted kids fare this fall?
When it comes to our children, I’m a world-class, equal opportunity, worst-case-scenario type of worrier! I’m worried about how they will feel about going back to school in person. Will…