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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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Tips for Students: Order and Chaos: The Physics of Energy & Entropy

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: Scott Beaver, Ph.D. Introduction Physics has laws describing how matter…

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Tips for Parents: Fostering Regulation and Resilience in PG and Neurodivergent Children

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: Debbie Reber   Summary In this session, Debbie Reber, author,…

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Tips for Parents: Bridging to Homeschooling: A Personalized Pathway to Learning Success

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: Lisa A. Jobe, JD Summary Changing educational paths, particularly transitioning…

Gifted Education and Support

8 Myths About Gifted Students Debunked

The concept of “giftedness” tends to be misunderstood. This lack of understanding eventually shapes policies, classroom practices, and even how society perceives intelligence. Unfortunately, it hurts the students in the end, leading to them…

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Tips for Parents: The Gifted Brain: Strengthening Executive Functioning and Future Thinking

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: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Summary Gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids are…

Gifted Parenting and Strategies

Buyer Beware: How to Navigate the Maze of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Resources

The article warns parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children to be cautious when seeking advice, highlighting the rise of untrained or minimally trained “experts” offering paid services. It emphasizes the value of peer support…

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Tips for Students: A Whirlwind History of Fashion – and Why it Matters

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 Introduction This seminar took us on a whirlwind…

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Tips for Parents: The Joy of Adventure

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: Blake Boles Summary Adventure is timeless. We dream of it…

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