Davidson Gifted Blog
Gifted, On the Spectrum, or Both?
Gifted, On the Spectrum, or Both? A popular young adult novel character named Penelope Bunce often pulls out a chalk board when solving tough problems and starts by creating two lists: What We Know.…
Whole grade acceleration success stories
This article contains stories of successful grade skips, written from the parents’ perspective. The various accounts cover skips in an assortment of grades in public schools, private schools and homeschooling. Many schools avoid whole…
The Identification of Students Who Are Gifted
In education, identifying gifted children is a crucial yet challenging process. It can be difficult to know if a child is gifted or if they are twice-exceptional (i.e., giftedness working alongside learning disabilities). Despite the controversies and political…
Pandemic Pandora: College Admissions During COVID
The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. An attempt to, in 45 short minutes, summarize what has changed in terms…
How to Talk About Your Gifted Kid
How do parents of gifted students talk to others about their precocious children? This is a question that comes up often among Young Scholars parents and the gifted community at large, and the following…
Tips for Students: Solving the Mysteries of North America’s Ancient Past
The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Millions of years ago, North America looked quite different from what we see…
Developing Life Skills for Twice Exceptional Students
Developing Life Skills for Twice Exceptional Students Many readers of our Davidson Gifted Blog are familiar with the challenges twice exceptional (2e) students face. We know, too, that 2e students are capable of greatness,…
Gifted Organizations List
If you’re just beginning your gifted journey as a family, hold on! It’s a wild ride. It can be hard to find resources, information, or support when you’re a parent of a gifted or…
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