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A Parent’s Perspective on the Young Scholars Program and Raising a Gifted Student

A Davidson alumna parent recently provided the following thoughts both on her experiences with the Young Scholars program and her daughter’s journey through a variety of education settings. My daughter is a Davidson alumna…

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Social Media and Gifted Children

When it comes to academic exploration, the internet is a treasure trove of much needed information and stimulation for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children. Many parents are willing to let their children explore educational…

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Financial Assistance for K-12

Finding financial assistance (FA) for your K-12 student’s education can be a challenge. Many of our profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional families look to supplement public school with afterschool enrichment, academic summer opportunities, subject-based competitions,…

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The Power of Showing Up

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. After a spring and summer of unprecedented events, there has never been a…

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A Parent’s Perspective: The Unexpected Journey of a Lifetime

THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: 13 Years of Public School with a Twice-Exceptional Son and the Things I Wish I’d Known at the Beginning Son, what’s our current altitude and direction? A quick…

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Tips for Parents: Individual Assessment of Gifted Children

This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Edward R. Amend. The article is in Q&A format and covers a variety of of topics related to gifted assessment. What is…

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Rethinking Work-Life Balance

How Do We Rethink Work-Life Balance in 2021? We live in a society that places a high value on work. It is not just a necessity to put food on the table, but it…

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Making Time Work for You: Two Tips for Families Struggling with Schedules Amid the Pandemic

Rethinking Balance We live in a society that places a high value on work. It is not just a necessity to put food on the table, but it is also tied up in how…

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