By Selcuk Acar, University of North Texas Research Title: Great expectations: The parental pursuit of optimal gifted programming. Researchers: Celeste D. C. Sodergren, Todd Kettler, & Jessica McKamie. Parents of gifted children often notice their kids’ exceptional talents early on. Whether it’s a knack for math, an interest in reading above their grade level, orContinue reading “Understanding the Parental Expectations from Off-school Programs: A Review of Research”
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Lasers! Eight o’clock! Day one!
Nurturing the Moral and Ethical Lives of Gifted Children By Clint Von Gundy In Terry Gilliam’s 1981 classic Time Bandits, David Warner plays a character named “Evil Genius.” He is a stand-in for the devil, and spends most of his time locked in a damp subterranean lair, fuming against the beauty of creation and plottingContinue reading “Lasers! Eight o’clock! Day one!”
GEFN Legislative Update: The Time Is NOW to Speak Up for GT
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 nowContinue reading “GEFN Legislative Update: The Time Is NOW to Speak Up for GT”
How Will AI Change Gifted Education?
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 applicationContinue reading “How Will AI Change Gifted Education?”
Texas GT FAQ by GEFN:
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 youContinue reading “Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: “
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