ADVOCACY UPDATE
Click here for the full update. GEFN wishes to thank all legislators and families who supported and advocated for GT education this session. Your advocacy makes a difference!
The Gifted Education Family Network of Texas supports excellence and equity in gifted education.
Excellence & Equity
Blog of the Gifted Education Family Network
Interview with Dr. Anne Rinn
We interviewed Dr. Anne Rinn about her 2020 book: Social, Emotional, and Psychosocial Development of Gifted and Talented Individuals. Dr. Rinn answers questions about her book, about the importance of learning about the development of gifted children, about ability grouping, and more.
Interview with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis
During this challenging time, we are thrilled to interview Dr. Joy Lawson Davis on her latest book and on challenges advocates must address in order to achieve equity and excellence in gifted education.
NEW • FREE
Full Grade Acceleration Resource
Free parent resource on full grade acceleration, published by the Gifted Education Family Network and Gifted Unlimited, LLC.
CALL TO ACTION
Stand Against Injustice
“We join in the call to action for reforms to address discriminatory practices in our criminal justice system, the use of deadly force by police, and injustice suffered by all impacted by racism. “
RESOURCES
GT in the time of COVID-19
Volunteering
Acceleration
Enrichment
Basic Needs
2e Resources
Texas COVID Resources
THE LATEST
April 2021 Newsletter
Baylor GT Parent Conference April 17 • Virtual Cardboard Challenge • Focus on Parents and Community: Erasing the Color Line in Texas Gifted Education • Alert: Texas Legislature appears hesitant to release federal relief funds to schools
NEW: Twice-Exceptional (2e) opportunity to connect • Celebrations
News
Events & Networking Opportunities
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