Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for Parents: Doing Poorly on Purpose: Underachievement and the Quest for Dignity
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Jim Delisle, who offers considerations to remember and suggestions for addressing underachievement. One of my favorite quotes is from English author George Eliot:…
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…
Helping GT Kids Understand Their Emotions through Effective Emotional Coaching
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Christine Fonseca based on a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides advice on helping gifted students identify and deal with their emotions. Gifted…
Costs and Benefits of Family Involvement in Homework
This paper presents the results of three 2-year longitudinal interventions of the Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS) homework program in elementary mathematics, middle school language arts, and middle school science. The findings suggest…
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…
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