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 thisContinue reading “Well… That Happened. What Now? The Future of Gifted Education in the DOGE Era”
Category Archives: Texas Schools
Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: How Does Texas Fund GT Programs?
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 servicesContinue reading “Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: How Does Texas Fund GT Programs?”
Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: Do We Have To Follow ALL of the State Plan?
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. TexasContinue reading “Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: Do We Have To Follow ALL of the State Plan?”
Ask a Trustee: How Can School Boards Support GT?
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 districtContinue reading “Ask a Trustee: How Can School Boards Support GT?”
Letter to TEA Commissioner: Requesting GT inclusion in TEA district guidance for Fall 2020
August 3, 2020 Commissioner Mike Morath, Texas Commissioner of EducationDeputy Commissioner Matthew Montano, Special PopulationsNiloy Gangopadhyay, Director of Special PopulationsMonica Brewer, Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented Education COVID-19 SupportTexas Education Agency1701 N. Congress AvenueAustin, Texas, 78701 Dear Commissioner Morath, As representatives of families with children who require Gifted and Talented services across the state of Texas, weContinue reading “Letter to TEA Commissioner: Requesting GT inclusion in TEA district guidance for Fall 2020”
Article: “But how will we serve them now?” By Meredith Austin, Ed.D.
With some certainty emerging about the “look” of Texas public schools next year, gifted education leaders must review current practices, adapt our models, and ensure that each of our students learns something new every day. Click here to read the full article on Medium.com
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