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Giving Gifted Education the Main Character Energy It Deserves Dec 07, 2024

Look, I am probably not the best person to talk about main character energy as an individual.  I don't believe that it's always best to put myself fir...

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Genius Hour and The Manifesto Dec 07, 2024

WOW! I had such a great time at TAGT's giftED Conference this week!  While I presented several sessions and was able to spend some time with some amaz...

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Direction of Depth Oct 03, 2024

So, I've been thinking a lot lately about the direction of depth.  In other words, does a learning experience in an advanced classroom or an extension...

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The Gifted Onboarding Framework Jul 24, 2024

So, this idea, or should I say passion project, has been in the works for a while now. The more I visit with gifted learners and gifted families, th...

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Gaining Self-Awareness through Genius Hour Jul 01, 2024

Self-awareness is such an important skill.  CASEL explains that self-awareness is "The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and value...

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G/T Awareness Week Day 2: Parent Perspectives Apr 02, 2024

Parenting gifted learners is not always easy but it can also be so much fun.  As a mom of gifted learners, I have definitely learned that it's a marat...

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G/T Awareness Week Day 1: Myth-Busting Monday Apr 01, 2024

Gifted learners...aren't they the smart kids, the ones that are on the A Honor Roll, the ones that love school, and the ones that shouldn't really nee...

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Diversifying Student Portfolios May 08, 2023

As students progress through their academic careers, they are often tasked with creating a portfolio to showcase their growth, achievements, and learn...

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Mastery vs. Perfectionism: Understanding the Differences Apr 20, 2023

Mastery and perfectionism are two concepts that are often confused, but they are actually quite different. While both involve striving for excellence,...

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Overcoming Barriers to Implement Genius Hour in the Classroom Apr 17, 2023

Genius Hour is an educational movement that encourages students to explore their passions and interests through independent, self-directed projects. D...

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G/T Awareness Week Day 5: Meaningful Social Connections for Gifted Learners Apr 07, 2023

Gifted learners often struggle to connect with their peers and may feel isolated or disconnected in the classroom. However, collaboration can be a pow...

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G/T Awareness Week Day 4: Finding Purpose through Prioritizing Goals and Passion Apr 06, 2023

Gifted learners have a unique set of abilities and potential, but with great potential comes great responsibility. It's essential to help gifted learn...

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