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What is Giftedness?

The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…

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Gifted Parenting and Strategies

How to Support Your Gifted Child

How to Support Your Gifted Child Recognizing and fostering your child’s exceptional abilities requires a blend of understanding, patience, and strategy. That’s why we created this guide; it’s crafted to be your beacon through…

Gifted Resources

Guide to Gifted Elementary Schools

Navigating the educational journey from kindergarten through fifth grade can be a transformative experience for both children and parents alike. During these years in elementary school, parents may notice distinct signs of giftedness in…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Parents: Making Sense of Perfectionism

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D. Perfectionism can seem like a mystery: Why…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Students: Hack Your Toys! With David Simpson

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: David Simpson, Founder and Chief Tech Guide, Innovators Inc. Summary…

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2023 Davidson Fellows – Thinking Outside the Box to Make an Impact

The Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Students: The History of Spies with August Thomas

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: August Thomas Summary The mission of this seminar was to…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Students: Coping with Existential Anxiety with Leon Garber

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Leon Garber Summary Existential anxiety encompasses our fears of death,…

Gifted Parenting and Strategies

Homeschooling Curriculum for the Gifted Child

In the article “Homeschooling Curriculum for the Gifted Child,” published by the Davidson Institute, author Sarah Boone offers an in-depth overview of selecting appropriate materials and strategies for homeschooling gifted children. This comprehensive guide…

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