Celebrating Black Excellence in Gifted Education: Resources for Educators & Caregivers

Equity in Education: Resources for Educators & Caregivers

Equity in gifted education requires intentional practices that address systemic barriers affecting Black learners. Educators and caregivers play a key role in identifying potential broadly, nurturing talent consistently, and affirming students’ cultural identities.

These resources highlight strengths-based approaches that honor Black students’ brilliance and lived experiences while expanding access to rigorous, engaging learning opportunities.

Resources for Educators

📖 Championing Equity and Supporting Social Justice for Black Students in Gifted Education

NAGC, Open to All

📖 SEE ME in STEM: Exploring Out-of-School STEM Education for Gifted Black Girls

Teaching for High Potential, Free for Members

📖 Student Panel: What We Wish Educators Knew About Being Gifted in Today's Schools

On-Demand Webinar, Free for Members

Resources for Caregivers

📖 Nurturing Gifted African American Children

NAGC Tip Sheet, Open to All

📖 Upstander Parents for ACADEMIC ACCELERATION of Gifted Black Students

Parenting for High Potential, Free for Members

📖 Talking about Racism in America and in Education: The Retrospective Voice of a Gifted Black Young Adult

Parenting for High Potential, Free for Members

📖 Talking About Racism in American and in Education: The Reflection of a Gifted Black Educational Professional and Mother of Gifted Black Young Adult

Parenting for High Potential, Free to Members

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At NAGC, honoring Black excellence means moving beyond recognition toward sustained action. We invite you to engage with these resources, reflect on the research, learn from history, and celebrate the leaders whose work propels gifted education forward.