In New York City, there are more gifted girls than boys -- or so one would believe, glancing at one of the many girl-heavy … [Read more...] about Gifted Gender Gap
Myths of Gifted Education
Gifted boys have it tough. Being smart is still not considered cool for a boy. (Or a girl, for that matter.) But beyond the … [Read more...] about Myths of Gifted Education
Great Teachers, Part II
In my other life, I'm a professional writer. And lately, we writers have noticed that a lot of people take good writing for … [Read more...] about Great Teachers, Part II
Perfectionism
One of the most interesting things about Lisa Rivero's gifted education workshop is that she encourages parents to examine … [Read more...] about Perfectionism
Gifted = MORE
The issues that concern me have more to do with emotions and balance. My son is often highly-intense,easily frustrated, and … [Read more...] about Gifted = MORE
Twice Exceptional
Imagine instinctively solving advanced math equations in your head -- but struggling to read the word "multiplication." Or … [Read more...] about Twice Exceptional
Guiding Gifted Boys
Who is the gifted boy? Is he Bill Haverchuck from Freaks and Geeks? Malcolm in the middle? The socially awkward computer geek … [Read more...] about Guiding Gifted Boys
$$$ and Education
Newsweek ran an interesting My Turn essay a few weeks ago. The March 9, 2009 edition featured an essay entitled, "Autism and … [Read more...] about $$$ and Education
