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Be Stubborn About What Matters: Leading with Purpose and Possibility
Posted In: Network Blog,
Date posted Dec 7

By Colleen Urlik, Ed.D. & Rebecca McKinney, Ed.D., Gifted Coordinators Network Members, authors of Accelerating Learning for All, PreK-8: Equity...

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Building Essential Bridges: Building Up Your Teachers with an Intentional Professional Learning Plan
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Date posted Dec 7

By ElizaBeth Warner, M.Ed., NBCT, and Bailey Nafziger, Ed.D., Professional Learning Network Chair and Chair-Elect, respectively. The work of...

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Choosing Meaningful Gifts for Gifted Children This Holiday Season
Posted In: Network Blog,
Date posted Nov 7

By Reby Parsley & Kali Fedor, Ed.D. - Parent, Family & Community Network Chair and Chair-Elect The holiday season is upon us, and many...

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Validation Before Acceleration
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Date posted Nov 7

By Neily C. Snook, Ph.D., NBCT, Social Emotional Development Network Chair-Elect Gifted education often focuses on academic acceleration, which...

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Climbing to the Top of Differentiation Mountain: Building Strong Foundations for Gifted Learners
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Date posted Oct 6

By Jessica Potts and Tara Toft, NAGC Curriculum Studies Network Chair and Co-Chair Differentiation has long been one of the most discussed...

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Curiosity Collected: How Compassion and Creativity Shape Gifted Learning
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Date posted Oct 6

By Dr Yvonne de St Croix, Creativity Network Chair Every autumn in Connecticut, as the air turns crisp and the leaves brighten into fiery shades of...

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The Critical Importance of Now
Posted In: Network Blog,
Date posted Oct 6

Advocating for preserving the rights, protections, and safety of students who are gifted and LGBTQ+

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Cultivating Curiosity: Kicking Off the School Year with Inquiry in STEM
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Date posted Sep 5

By Monica C. Meadows, Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock As the school year begins, educators everywhere are filled with both...

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Bridging Worlds: Nurturing Artistic Potential with the DPTA Interest Group
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Date posted Sep 4

By Michelle D. Lewis, NAGC Arts Network Chair For members of the National Association for Gifted Children's (NAGC) Arts Network, the commitment to...

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Starting the New School Year Strong: What to do when there is no gifted programming available
Posted In: Network Blog,
Date posted Aug 4

Parent, Family & Community Network Sip n’ Speak Discussion July 24, 2025 Written by: Jessica LaFollette, Ph.D., PFC Network Chair ...

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Global Awareness: A History of Connection to Today's Classroom Needs
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Date posted Aug 4

S. Nikki MyersNetwork Chair, Global Awareness Network University of Colorado Colorado Springs We have a tendency in educational presentations to go...

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Using Artificial Intelligence for Intelligent Learners
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Date posted Jul 7

Pervasive AI use is no longer coming, it is here. Many futurists believe that although there may be trepidation toward the changes it will bring,...

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