What would happen if gifted services were eliminated? Would this better serve gifted children?A recommends not just finding a , but eliminating the concept completely. The authors contend that budget-strapped school districts waste too much of their limited funding for gifted education on identifying students, leaving next to nothing for providing...
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Encouragement for the Weary Co-sleeping Parents
I didn't start out with the plan to co-sleep with my children. In fact, I worked hard on the perfect nursery for my new little one to match the beautiful rooms I'd seen in the magazines and on television. I adored the final result! It made it seem so real! A baby was coming!He never slept a single night in there. Not one. I rocked him in there...
My First EdCamp Experience and Why It Matters
One of the most difficult conundrums for gifted advocates is preaching to the choir and reaching out to the general education community at the same time. This past weekend, I decided to step out of the choir loft and into the main auditorium … I attended my first . To be clear, I was venturing well out of my comfort zone; I am not a teacher and that...
April 1st is no joke for some gifted high school seniors
April 1 can seem like consolation day for many gifted high school seniors. And it's no joke. College admissions letters have been received, and many families have to accept that their gifted child will not be attending the college of choice. With acceptance rates at many highly selective colleges, even exceptional students are shut out. How...
How To Stop Yelling by Lori Petro
Are you a yeller? God help me, I KNOW this one well. Just ask my kid "how could I be a better mom?" and she will likely tell you, "She shouldn't get so angry." Ohhh, how I TRY!I recently watched the documentary The Lottery of Birth and was reminded of how little choice we have when it comes to our behaviors, beliefs and habits which are...