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Can You Be Gifted/2e and Have an IEP?: Making the Legal Argument
By Miriam A. Nunberg, Esq. As a parent advocate working in New York City, parents frequently tell me “My child was denied an IEP because her grades are too high.” Full stop. At least in the New York City public schools, there seems to be an across the board policy of denying services to students
Nobody's Perfect | Therapist |SEP | San Diego| Christy George, LMFT
Everyone can feel frustrated when faced with a challenge, but gifted people often feel deeply pained and can experience an identity crisis...
When Anxiety Attacks, Learn to R.O.A.R.
Practical tips to help your children take control of their anxiety and panic
How to make a mini robot bug | The Kid Should See This
Josh Builds uses LEDs, wires, a vibrating motor, and a coin cell lithium battery, to transform a clothespin and paper clips into a mini robot bug.
Temple Grandin Named to National Women's Hall of Fame
Congratulations, Dr. Grandin.
McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Come With Roald Dahl Books Instead of Toys in New Zealand
How Will You Know a Gifted Adult When You See One?
How do you know that you’re with a gifted adult? There are clues. It probably won’t be obvious. And they certainly won’t tell you. In fact, they may not even know themselves. They…
Supporting Gifted Learners
Hear Moby Dick Read in Its Entirety by Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, John Waters, Stephen Fry & More
Three years ago, Plymouth University kicked off Moby Dick The Big Read, promising a full audio book of Herman Melville’s influential novel,
For all of us...parents, teachers, administrators!
I have been writing this post in my head for weeks, with my initial thoughts clustered around giftedness and anxiety. It was fueled by some recent interactions, and anecdotally backed by years of e…
Introverts are Awesome
Grade Skipping: Less School Can Mean More Learning – Gifted Today
Grade Skipping: Less School Can Mean More Learning Leave a Comment Although less common than it was decades ago, grade skipping still occasionally occurs in schools today. And research has consistently shown for decades that allowing students to skip grades can lead to numerous benefits for both the...
You Need To Teach Your Kids To Fail. Here’s How.
"Lawn mower parenting" does more harm than good.
Thought of this because kids love animals!
Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing is common: wherever we find people, we also find cats and dogs. Let's learn about them!
Meet the 16-Year-Old Who Has Already Been Accepted into Nine Different Law Schools
Unlike many 16 year olds who are winding down their years in high school, Haley Taylor Schlitz is gearing up to start law school in the fall, reports the ABA Journal. The teen, who is currently a student at Texas Woman’s University, has already been accepted by nine different law schools into thei...
So cool!
For those times you need a reminder that different is their norm, here are 100 quirks of gifted people throughout history!
Underwater Photographer Spends 20 Years Capturing Colorful Photos of Microscopic Plankton
“I have devoted my past 20 years to presenting their tiny figures, colors, and textures to capture their vivid beauty.”
Why It's So Hard to Function with 'High Functioning Autism'
High functioning autism may sound like a mild disorder, but it can be extremely challenging. Find out the reasons why.
Maria Montessori
Truth.
Families rally in Carson City, urge lawmakers to save Opportunity Scholarship program
Dozens of students and families from around the Silver State rallied Thursday at the Nevada Legislature grounds in Carson City as part of Opportunity Scholarship Advocacy Day, urging legislators to save scholarship funding for the hundreds of children who are using the money to go to schools that be...
Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness
As mental health problems among children increase, the government will try having students practice mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises.
A student accidentally created a rechargeable battery that could last 400 years.
The University of California, Irvine, doctoral student made a super-charged discovery.
Gifted boy tells educators to rethink teaching practices
8-year-old surprises delegates at GESS education conference with his wit and insight
25 signs your gifted child is misunderstood at school
What to look for when you gifted child is misunderstood at school.
This Illustrated Periodic Table Shows How We Regularly Interact With Each Element
See which elements you have to thank for cell phones, bicycles, and fireworks.
11-Year-Old Boy Lands Book Deal About Crocheting After His Creations Go Viral
11-year-old crochet prodigy Jonah Larson, who taught himself the craft via YouTube at age five, has landed a book deal for his debut release, Hello, Crochet Friends! Wisconsin-based KWiL Publishing will release the book in July, after an article in the La Crosse Tribune about Larson went viral.
Stunning 3-Minute Animation Beautifully Illustrates the Secret Life of Flowers
This animated video illustrates in a breathtaking way the life cycle of flowers, revealing their “secret” world that most of us have never yet really payed attention to.
17 Children's Books For Kids Struggling With Anxiety And Worry
Anxiety and worry can creep up on your kids when you least suspect it.
The Art of Math (Intro): Drawing Optical Illusions | Small Online Class for Ages 9-13 | Outschool
If you are nine to thirteen years old and can draw a straight line and measure things with a ruler, then you can learn how to draw amazing optical illusions *and* connect them to math.
Giftedness Characteristics | High Ability
What qualities help define people as gifted, and how do those characteristics relate to achievement in life? What does it mean to be exceptionally able, unusually intelligent and intense?
Robert Kaplinsky
Have you ever wanted to have a discussion with students about misconceptions but didn't want to use a student's work and make the student feel uncomfortable? Well mathmistakes.org from Michael Pershan is here to save you with over 400 teacher submitted anonymous student mistakes from elementary through high school that you can download and discuss with your students.
http://bit.ly/2pRfxnt
Very true for a lot of our kiddos!
William Shakespeare wrote, “Present fears are less than horrible imaginings.” It is important to remember, when one’s mind tends to drift, imagining can be pos...
I Ditched the PHD for the Argentine Tango or If I’m so Smart, Why Aren’t I an Astrophysicist?
I thought I should get a PhD. It made sense. There was a professor who asked to mentor me. I wanted to write a book. So, I thought, why not write a book and get a PhD at the same time? I applied. W…
Taking off the Behavioral Masks that Gifted Children Hide Behind
Sometimes it seems so simple to identify the gifted children in your classroom. They answer all the questions, they read very well, and can make friends very easy. Sometimes they are labeled “…
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