Is there an upper limit to giftedness? I saw this post on Facebook the other day, and I simply couldn’t resist answering it. For the first time in a long while, I felt inspired to write. The original poster actually asked, “Is there an upper limit to giftedness or is it theoretically possible for a …
Often mis-labeled as high-achievers, strivers, or simply “smart,” our gifted children are often misunderstood. Giftedness comes with any number of misguided stereotypes — defined by their overexcitabilities, their sense of justice, an insatiable need to ask questions, or — worse — behavioral issues. Researchers continue to redefine giftedness time and time again, searching for a …
Over the last few years, I’ve seen a rapidly growing trend against homework take hold in US schools — both public and private. Highly acclaimed public school districts have even been rumored to give this fad a whirl. The theory, I’ve heard, is that students would benefit more from 15 minutes per day of reading …
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about a child in “Not ADD, Not ADHD, Just Bored.” Let’s call him H. H is one of my favorite people in the world. He’s full of love and energy that makes my heart melt. He greets me with giant bear hugs that almost knock me off my feet, and …
Change is the only constant in our lives. When we are conscious of change, it is challenging. We challenge our decisions, our ethics, our sense of morality, and (hopefully) our goals. We, as individuals, change, and we, as a society, change – sometimes converging, sometimes diverging. We are also guilty of attempting to impress change …
What is the STAR Test?The STAR test is an adaptive achievement test, similar to the NWEA MAP test. The STAR test originally only included a reading assessment; however, it has since expanded to include early literacy and mathematics. Reading assessments can be administered to all students in grades K-12. However, the math assessment is only …
In search of a stimulating education, I’ve jumped through hoops to bypass prerequisites and other requirements, starting college before finishing high school, starting graduate school before finishing my undergraduate degree, hopping from degree to degree, and waiving prerequisites. I frequently have students who have skipped a year or more in various academic subjects, I’ve helped …
Sigh. I’ve tried to think of a more creative way to start this blog but my overwhelming sentiment is one that simply produces an exhaustively frustrated sigh. Gifted children are not zoo animals. I feel like this should be an overwhelmingly obvious statement, especially for those of us with gifted children and gifted students. Time …
In theory means it doesn’t really work. At the end of each unit, my students complete independent projects. They present their projects to their classmates and parents. We always ask the students questions at the conclusion of their presentation. One of my questions is always, “What was the most significant thing you learned from …
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