Byrdseed.com: On Differentiation
Ian Byrd of Byrdseed.com has written extensively on the topic of differentiation. Ian’s posts are a useful reminder that “differentiation” is often labeled too broadly and too casually. In one post, he shows how…
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Davidson Alum: New Writing Courses Added: Creative Writing & Essay Prep
Please see below from Davidson Alum Krystle DiCristofalo, founder of My Ivy Education, an academic consulting and college counseling company: My Ivy Education, Davidson Alum-run academic consulting and college counseling, is excited to share that…
Giftedness Isn’t a Mirage: Exploring Counterviews
A recent New York Magazine article questioned whether “giftedness” is a real concept and whether gifted programs are necessary. Many experts see it differently. Below are a few thoughtful counterviews that affirm giftedness as a real learning…
Federal Education Moves: Special Ed and Civil Rights Oversight Shift to HHS and DOJ
The U.S. Department of Education is transferring special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Justice. While federal student rights remain unchanged, organizations…
New EEF Study Finds High-Attaining Maths Students May Benefit from Attainment Grouping
A new study from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) examines how students are grouped for middle-school math instruction and what that means for achievement and confidence. Using a matched, naturalistic design, researchers compared schools…
Fordham Institute: “Broad support, barely funded: The paradox of advanced education in America”
This Fordham Institute study argues that advanced education in the U.S. has broad public support but receives only a tiny share of education dollars: at best, less than half a penny of every K–12…
New Survey Finds Broad Bipartisan Support for Gifted Education Funding in Oregon
A recent survey of Oregon voters shows strong, bipartisan support for increased funding for gifted education, highlighting growing public recognition of the need to better serve advanced learners. The survey, conducted by FM3 Research…
American Mensa and Davidson Institute Partner to Support Profoundly Gifted Youth
The Davidson Institute has announced a new partnership with American Mensa to expand support for profoundly gifted young people and their families. This collaboration brings together two leading organizations in the gifted education space,…
Tilt Parenting Report Released: New Data on Families Raising Neurodivergent Children
As part of its 10‑year anniversary, Tilt Parenting has released The Tilt Parenting Report, the first large‑scale look at the lived experiences of parents raising neurodivergent children. The report draws on responses from more than…
2025 Fellow Finnegan McGill Earns Dual Honors for Service and Scholarship
2025 Davidson Fellow Finnegan McGill has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs! Finnegan has been a dedicated Junior Handler with his dog, Saya, since age 14, bringing comfort and…
Free Webinar: Making the Most of Summer 2026 – How to Build Leadership, Global Citizenship, and Community Service Skills That Wow Colleges
Please see below from Davidson Alum Krystle DiCristofalo, founder of My Ivy Education, an academic consulting and college counseling company: My Ivy Education is excited to offer a free webinar this Thursday, April 23, at…
Summit Center Webinar with Dr. Lisa Hancock: Hidden Learning and Processing Disorders – It Might Not Be What You Think It Is
May 13: Hidden Learning and Processing Disorders Webinar It might not be what you think it is! Learn about the complexities and misconceptions surrounding hidden learning and processing disorders that often go unrecognized in traditional…