Davidson Gifted Blog
Developing Mathematical Talent
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Richard Rusczyk from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar families. He discusses his experiences in sharing mathematics with students and helping develop their interests in…
National Statistics – Why our Nation Needs to Educate our Gifted and Talented Youth
This article contains a number of statistics highlighting the importance of gifted education in the United States. In 2011, research showed that just 32% of 8th graders in the United States were proficient in…
Preparing Your 2e Child for the Transition to College
In this article, two professionals who help twice-exceptional students and their families make the transition to college provide numerous strategies. Author: Eisner, W. & Wanzenberg, M. Publisher: 2e Newsletter Year: July/August 2010 This is…
The Art of Academic Writing
This Tips for Parents article authored by Michael Clay Thompson is from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar Families, during which significant elements in the instruction of the art of academic writing were…
Conversations with Teachers on the Benefits and Challenges of Online Learning for Gifted Students
This article provides research involving the role of student-student interaction and the use of multimedia and technological tools in effective online education for gifted students. Author: Thomson, D. Publications: Gifted Child Today Publisher: SAGE…
Cleared for Launch: Transition Planning for Twice-Exceptional Kids
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Aimee Yermish is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families about the transition to adulthood for twice-exceptional students. The transition to adulthood is not…
Twice Exceptional Students: Who They Are and What They Need
This comprehensive article focuses on one of the most overlooked and underserved student populations – twice-exceptional (2e) students or those who demonstrate both intellectual giftedness and specific learning disabilities. Although there has been a…
Parenting Math-Talented Students
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She discusses the many aspects of parenting a math-talented child, including: finding mentors, above-level testing,…
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