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“Unwrapping the Gifted”

Posted by Angie on August 24, 2007 in Gifted Education

I have had many friends and acquaintances ask just what is meant by ‘gifted’ or ‘giftedness’. I’ve been impressed by the two blog entries done by Ms. Fisher through EdWeek. Her explanations are clear and precise. I hope you enjoy reading her entries. I want to quote her last post here in case you don’t [...]

 
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Educating the gifted is a complicated issue

Posted by Angie on August 19, 2007 in Gifted Education, Uncategorized

Here are some blogs containing viewpoints about the recent article about educating our gifted students. Please take the time to read through the comments at the end of the article as well and make some comments of your own on how you would suggest the system be ‘fixed’. Christopher D. Sessums: Family Teams

 
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It’s Official!

Posted by Angie on August 17, 2007 in Gifted Education

I have a teaching job for the fall. I have one full week and a weekend to prepare to teach two classes totaling 27 students between the ages 7 and 13. Since it is at a school which serves the gifted population, the regular grading schematic doesn’t quite apply. I’m excited, yet fully aware of [...]

 
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Oh Cool….I think

Posted by Angie on August 8, 2007 in Writing Entries

I was reading through one of my favorite magazines, “Discover” and ‘discovered’ a few interesting things about September. My birthday, this year, is the Autumnal Equinox and also a national holiday in Japan. Cool! I share the month with these other fascinating celebrations such as the Beef-A-Rama in Minocqua, WI. Can you envision 1,200 pounds [...]

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