NAACP and LULAC: Texas Education System Violates Federal Law
On Dec. 19, the Texas State Conference of the National Association for the Advance-ment of Colored People and the Texas League of United Latin American Citizens submitted a request for "compliance review" to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
Austin Chronicle
December 31, 2010
Grant helps MISD students in gifted, talented program
New programs and technology funded through a Gifted & Talented Parents Association grant should provide Midland Independent School District students with some unique opportunities, association members said.
Midland Reporter-Telegram
December 30, 2010
Westerville may expand IB program to middle, elementary schools
An expansion of the International Baccalaureate program could extend multicultural learning to younger grades, Westerville schools officials hope.
Columbus Local News
December 26, 2010
Cuts mean gifted program available to fewer students
Given the chance to research a planet for a project in his school’s gifted and talented program, fifth-grader Molly Plaisted immediately knew Mars would be his focus.
Nashua Telegraph
December 23, 2010
Next best thing to out-and-out geniuses. “Gifted” children
There is no topic that brings out the fire-breathing dragon in parents as gifted education.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 21, 2010
Country’s gifted students to begin school year at new complex
Some of the country’s gifted students will begin their new school year at the National Permata Pintar Complex next month.
The Star
December 18, 2010
Subtracting math acceleration adds to learning
Reducing the number of students in advanced math will fill gaps in education.
Silver Chips Online
December 17, 2010
UC Irvine Extension Offers Third Annual Gifted and Talented Education Webinar Series
The University of California, Irvine Extension announces the third annual “Gifted and Talented Education Webinar Series,” set to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
UC Irvine News
December 17,2010
Existential Depression In Gifted Individuals
I received this in an e-mail from a very dear friend of mine, Bob Markman.
Monkey in The Middle
December 17, 2010
Gifted program could be major draw
We're intrigued by the Rochester School Board's plan to create a "school within a school" at Sunset Terrace Elementary for highly gifted students in grades 3-5.
Post-Bulletin
December 17, 2010
Gates, Chili area educators key in on high-level learners
With federal money slowing to a trickle and education requirements increasing, school boards are forced to decide which programs to keep and which to cut.
Gates-Chili Post
December 17, 2010
Board approves new program for gifted students
A program for gifted and talented students at the elementary school level was given the go-ahead by the Rochester School Board at Tuesday's meeting.
Post-Bulletin
December 15, 2010
Reaching out to gifted students
More Minnesota schools are turning to specialized programs to better address the needs of a small but struggling set of students -- the highly gifted -- and to bring new kids in their doors.
Star Tribune
December 14, 2010
Don't eliminate gifted programs in urban schools
Jay Mathews noted in his Dec. 9 Class Struggle column, "Why urban schools don't need gifted programs," that too many school districts lack the resources to administer effective gifted education programs.
Washington Post
December 13, 2010
Garden Hills to pilot a modified program for gifted second-graders
The Champaign school district will offer a different option for gifted education beginning next fall.
The News-Gazette
December 13, 2010
A boost for gifted students
Central High scholars given access to Northwest Missouri State’s library
News-Press
December 12, 2010
GATE students study writing as it relates to life
With a stack of papers resting on bent knees, a mind full of questions and pencils in hand, seventh and eighth grade students of the Lake Middle School GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program set out to learn firsthand how writing is important to people working in a wide variety of careers.
The Suburbanite
December 11, 2010
The project on gifted schools raises debates
The program on gifted school development was introduced by MOET in early November.
VietNam Bridge
December 11, 2010
BSU professor was featured speaker at international conference in Abu Dhabi
Bemidji State University professor Kathryn Smith was amused to find the abstract she originally sent in English to a conference in Abu Dhabi returned to her in Arabic script.
Bemidji Pioneer
December 10, 2010
Gifted child uses talents globally
Parents of exceptionally intelligent children face unique education challenges.
Dayton Daily News
December 10, 2010
Losing GT coordinator's position shouldn't hurt
D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson told me recently that a plan to hire a gifted-and-talented coordinator had been cut from her budget. Times are tough, she said. Sacrifices have to be made.
Washington Post
December 9, 2010
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs Students Virtually
A student at A.J. West Elementary School in Aberdeen, WA did not speak.
the Journal
December 8, 2010
Governor’s school serves gifted students from local school districts
“The kids who are here need the challenge to meet their full potential,” said Del. Bill Janis at the legislator’s coffee last Friday at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond.
The Goochland Gazette
December 8, 2010
School Board Discusses Honors Classes, Gifted School Proposals
The Rockford School Board is getting more details from the administration regarding cutting honors classes.
WIFR
December 8, 2010
The beginning of a discussion on gifted education
Some interesting responses to Monday’s column/blog on the meaning of “gifted” education have come over the e-transom.
Rockford Register-Star
December 7, 2010
Las Cruces Academy opens doors for gifted children: 'Kids are hungry to learn'
There seems to be a lot of singing going on at Las Cruces Academy, a nonprofit, private school for children aged kindergarten through fifth grade located at 212 S. Main St.
Las Cruces Sun
December 5, 2010
Former Shaw student selected as Javits scholar
Teresa Mapson-Reddish, a former Columbus resident and Shaw High School graduate, was among 12 national educators selected as a Javits-Frasier Scholar.
Ledger-Enquirer
December 5, 2010
Rockford School Board wants details from superintendent
Members say they’ve yet to hear specifics on the budget, plans for gifted program and honors courses.
Rockford Register-Star
December 5, 2010
Kenyon mentors, pupils explore ideas
For a quarter of a century, Kenyon College students have volunteered their time to mentor gifted elementary pupils in the Knox County schools.
Mount Vernon News
December 3, 2010
Tim Scott Visits North Charleston Students
United States congressman elect Tim Scott (R) visited Palmetto Scholars Academy in North Charleston. Scott talked to a room full of 6th - 8th grade students about what it means to excel in school.
News 4
December 3, 2010
Opportunity for gifted youngsters to enter school early
Highly gifted children who are ready academically, emotionally and socially to begin school but are too young to enroll now have an opportunity to embark on their academic journey a little early.
The Daily Record
December 3, 2010
Cobb grooms middle school students for college-level coursework
Matt McMullen is only in the eighth grade, but he’s already plotting the courses he’ll take when he gets to Pope High School.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 2, 2010
Let’s talk about school options
Can’t we discuss alternatives to honors classes, gifted programs and AP classes without having the discussions drowned out by the witch hunt crowd screaming for a someone to burn at the stake?
Rockford Register Star
December 2, 2010
Changes proposed for Seattle schools
Seattle Public Schools may close another school next fall, and add or move programs as it works to ease overcrowding, expand popular offerings and fulfill its promise to offer challenging courses at all schools.
The Seattle Times
December 2, 2010
Rockford parents learn more about, question gifted program consolidation plan
Rockford school administrators get public input on a plan to reorganize District 205's gifted program.
NEWS 13
December 1, 2010