Gifted middle-schoolers benefit from six-week Millikin program
Gifted kids in Decatur schools will have their very own summer camp this year.
Herald Review
May 31, 2012
Experts Advise on Supporting Low-Income Gifted, Talented Students
While the problems with identifying and nurturing gifted and talented students from low-income and minority families are well established, despite years of attacking the issue from many angles, it remains, said speakers at a National Association for Gifted Children's national summit this week.
Ed Week
May 31, 2012
Frederick County, Md., weighs value of magnet school to gifted students in grades 1 and 2
Frederick County public school officials say they're considering phasing first- and second-graders out of an elementary magnet school program for gifted students.
The Republic
May 31, 2012
Multi-talented Kingsport girl readies for National Spelling Bee
Hannah Jackson is a smart kid who's gifted in many ways.
Knoxville News Sentinel
May 28, 2012
Greenwich Gifted & Talented student wins first prize in state poster, essay contest
Rachel Alesiani now has $400 to put towards her college education, thanks to the 9-year-old’s curiosity and an interest in chemistry.
Gloucester County Times
May 27, 2012
Gifted education funding falling short on high achievers
As a school official, Beverly Hugo believes in the value of gifted and talented courses.
Metro West Daily News
May 27, 2012
Saratoga Springs school district revisits gifted students
The city school district is developing a focused protocol to cater to its most adept learners.
The Saratogian
May 26, 2012
Admissions Letters for Gifted and Talented Programs Go Out
Thousands of incoming kindergarten through third-grade students began learning on Friday whether they received an offer from one of 89 gifted and talented programs in the New York City public schools.
New York Times
May 25, 2012
Late changes stall education bill
Third-grade reading test, charter school issues raise concerns.
Springfield News-Sun
May 24, 2012
Gifted programs provide comfortable learning environments
When kids appear to be more curious than their peers, or devour new information and experiences, they could be what are referred to as gifted children.
Fun Education
May 23, 2012
Ohio House adds gifted schools to education bill
Ohioans could see charter schools set up for gifted students in 16 regions of the state under a still-evolving education plan in the legislature.
Columbus Dispatch
May 23, 2012
Gifted And Talented Arkansas Youth Prepare For Governor's School
Arkansas Governor's School, which is a program for the state's gifted and talented youth, marks its 33rd year this summer.
KUAR
May 21, 2012
Kentucky man picked to head Ark. gifted school
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt will recommend that a Kentucky school administrator be chosen to lead the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs.
Stuttgart Daily Leader
May 20, 2012
GP Public School District Examines Possible Expansion Of Gifted Program
The director of the Grande Prairie Public School District's Gifted Student's program says the kids need to all be in one place.
Grande Prairie
May 18, 2012
Gifted children
Being gifted has long been equated to being intelligent and having a high IQ. However, many scholars believe that students can also be gifted in the sense of having increased emotional or social intelligence.
Euronews
May 17, 2012
Elkhart teachers helping high ability kids succeed inside and outside the classroom
They're academically gifted, but some of the students in the Elkhart Schools' advanced placement PEP program struggle with change or unfamiliar social situations.
WNDU
May 17, 2012
Judge denies motion to add, remove plaintiffs in U46 trial
Gettleman is deciding the racial discrimination lawsuit against Elgin School District U46 in a bench trial in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
Chicago Sun Times
May 17, 2012
Parent of U-46 students testifies in bias case
One of the plaintiffs in a federal racial bias lawsuit against Elgin Area School District U-46 says the district failed to adequately communicate the availability of programs for gifted children and that students were forced to take classes in small mobile classrooms.
Chicago Daily Herald
May 16, 2012
New regulations implemented for Gifted Education plans
After being put in place last year, Warren County Public Schools will have until this July to be compliant with the state's Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students.
Northern Virginia Daily
May 15, 2012
Brainerd School Board: Gifted and Talented Program remains in line with cuts
Gifted and talented programs in the Brainerd School District will remain under the direction of a half-time gifted and talented coordinator as opposed to a full-time position despite some discussion to change it back to the old ways during the Brainerd School Board meeting Monday night.
Brainerd Dispatch
May 14, 2012
Opportunity knocks for gifted students at Balgowlah Heights Public
GIFTED students can battle for a spot in two selective classes to start at Balgowlah Heights Public School over the next two years.
Manly Daily
May 14, 2012
Reaching beyond school walls
Gifted students will learn from area businesses, experts
St. Joseph News-Press
May 13, 2012
Co-founder of Roeper School was a pioneer
Annemarie Bondy Roeper, whose flight from Nazi Germany led her to Michigan, where she became an internationally recognized pioneer in gifted education that focused on a broader view of a child's intelligence, died Friday. She was 93.
The Detroit News
May 12, 2012
Is your child gifted?
Many parents think their child is gifted, especially a first born.
Detroit Free Press
May 10, 2012
Duke Talent Identification Program recognizes Camdenton students
Ninety-five Camdenton Middle School seventh grade students were identified as eligible for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).
Lake News
May 9, 2012
Just what is gifted and talented?
A guide to supporting students with potential that is way above average
The Guardian
May 9, 2012
DISD School for Talented and Gifted lands on top of U.S. News’ list of best public high schools
The School for the Talented and Gifted was ranked as the best public school in the country.
Dallas Morning News
May 8, 2012
Studies Shed Light on 'Twice Exceptional' Students
Experts say better, earlier identification needed for children
Ed Week
May 8, 2012
Charter school approves review for identifying gifted students
The Board of Trustees for the Bear Creek Community Charter School Thursday night approved a new three- part review process for identifying gifted students.
The Abington Journal
May 6, 2012
Hoping to sparkle once more
If you were a SPARKLE kid, Ms. Kaufmann is looking for you.
The DayMay 5, 2012
Stop short-changing our most gifted children
When it comes to important issues that are often overlooked by elected officials and political candidates, the nation’s commitment – or lack thereof – to developing our most talented minds is the poster child.
The Hill May 3, 2012
The Global Search for Education: Racing to the Top at Four
Put down your teddy bear! It's time to take your standardized test.
The BlogMay 2, 2012
Cutbacks force local students to get creative
When school budgets get tight, teachers, administrators and even students have to get creative with their resources.
KTVQMay 2, 2012
Gifted kids need special education system
With India joining the world’s other forward nations in providing high quality school education, Prof Taisir Subhi Yamin, a professor of gifted education and head of International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) attached to Université Paris Descartes, France, says that three to 10 per cent of India’s school children have special skills that qualify them as gifted children and the government must nurture their skills with a special education system.
Deccan HeraldMay 1, 2012