All posts tagged "gifted program"
-
Elizabeth Licata | August 18, 2017
If Your Child Never Stops Asking Questions, Congratulations! They Might Be a Genius
Kids who are curious and ask tons of questions could learn better and remember things better in school,...
-
Bethany Ramos | July 14, 2014
Stop Trying To Mold Your Child Into A ‘Gifted’ Student
Full disclosure—I was a gifted student throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school. With that being said,...
-
Bethany Ramos | March 21, 2014
Bad News For Parents Raising Special Snowflakes: Every Kid Is NOT Gifted And Talented
I'm right there with the rest of the parents who think my children are the most special, amazing...
-
Eve Vawter | November 18, 2013
The 9 Types Of Special Snowflake Children Who Aren’t Special At All
Most of us just have average kids. They get decent grades, they are somewhat attractive, they have good...
-
Lindsay Cross | January 22, 2013
Grade Expectations: Dartmouth Refusing To Give Credit For AP Classes Only Hurts Students
I am a fan of the AP system. I think it rewards a lot of hard work done...
-
Lindsay Cross | April 17, 2012
Two Former Honors Students Discuss What’s Wrong With Gifted & Talented Education
Recently, 4-year-old Heidi Hankins was accepted into MENSA, after scoring a 159 on a standardized IQ test....
-
Lindsay Cross | April 15, 2012
4-Year-Old Joins Mensa, Mothers Everywhere Start IQ-Testing Their Toddlers
Moms everywhere reading this piece are suddenly researching IQ tests suitable for toddlers, right? Don't lie and act...
-
Lindsay Cross | February 28, 2012
News Flash: Your 4-Year-Old Isn’t Gifted
I have a confession to make: my four year old child might not be gifted or talented. I...
-
Lindsay Cross | August 22, 2011
Back To School: I Wasn’t The Brightest Crayon In The Gifted And Talented Box
Going from a normal public high school to a gifted and talented program seemed like a wonderful idea....