The G/T Project Gentleman
By Clint Von Gundy Reader, Harvey Dent was right: “You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” I was not a great fan of Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman (no one seems to be having any fun), but after fifteen years in gifted education, I had to take…
FAQ: When is “Acceleration” Truly Acceleration?
by Emily Villamar-Robbins Parent question: My elementary student is very advanced in math. I requested that my student be moved ahead a year in math because I heard that Texas requires districts to allow acceleration for students who receive GT services in grades K-12. My public school district responded that they do not allow this,…
A Very Strange Summer Reading List
By Clint Von Gundy As the school year comes to a close, the viscerally upsetting reality has begun to set in that soon, parents will have some very bored children on their hands. Bored children complain. A lot. Sure, it’s all cook-outs, and water gun fights, and birdwatching, and trips to Hurricane Harbor (which is…
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Advocacy for public education and GT education has become more important than ever. Multiple bills have been filed that could impact Texas GT students, and as a parent or educator of GT students, your voice is needed this spring. Please read on for news and easy action steps every GT parent can take right now…
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On Being a Father of a Gifted High-Achieving Millennial Boy An analysis of the article “Paternal Influence on Gifted High-Achieving Millennial Males” By Thomas P. Hébert (published in Journal for the Education of the Gifted) by Dr. Selcuk Acar PhD Parenting gifted youth is attracting increasing attention from researchers, and some of these studies provide valuable…
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By Clint Von Gundy Regardless of how one feels about the results of the most recent election, whether rage, elation, or simple ennui, one has to admit that the American political landscape has shifted dramatically. As a nation, we are entering into truly unknown territory. Given the gravity of our current situation, many reading this…
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As discussed in our last blog post, Texas families are fortunate to live in a state that requires both identification and services for GT students. Unfortunately, not all states provide adequate funding for GT programs—if any dedicated funding is provided at all— which can lead to inconsistencies in the quality and effectiveness of GT services…
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Selcuk Acar, PhD University of North Texas Since the release of ChatGPT and Google Bard (now Gemini), it has become difficult to dismiss the news, debates, and controversies surrounding AI and its significant impact on many aspects of our lives. AI is poised to continue growing in influence as its power and areas of application…
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We are fortunate to live in one of the states that requires both identification and services for GT students. In Texas, all public school districts must determine which students need GT services, and districts must offer those GT services to qualifying students in grades K-12 during the school day and throughout the school year. Texas…
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Every Texas school district has a school board, and each school board is made up of elected Trustees who volunteer their time (unpaid) to make significant decisions for school districts. School boards must vote on issues like purchasing district property, contracts, bonds, the district budget, local school tax rates, and policies that guide the district…
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We Moved Districts. Will My Child Keep GT Services? Parents sometimes contact us and ask: after my family moves to a new school district, will my child continue to receive GT services? The answer depends on the decisions and policies of the new school district, but we can provide you with information to help you…
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Over the past decade, in the field of gifted education, significant time and resources have been devoted to publicizing the benefits of academic acceleration. Overall, research strongly supports both the short- and long-term benefits of acceleration for students who demonstrate readiness and who meet certain criteria. But what happens when problems develop later on, either…
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