Gifted Child Today articles from January 2006

Gifted Child Today archives from January 2006

Managed instruction.(No Child Left Behind Act implementation)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... How has the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act affected schools? School leadership? Gifted education? Education Week's special report, "Leading for Learning," sheds some light on the answers to these questions from the perspectives of school...

Strategies that work for twice-exceptional students.(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... Gifted students with learning disabilities (GLD) have strengths and needs that often interact and create challenges for the classroom teacher. Mary Ruth Coleman has identified four variables that facilitate successful learning: time, structure,...

SAT as a graduation test.(Scholastic Aptitude Test)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... In Maine, the Commissioner of Education has been promoting the idea of replacing the Maine Educational Assessment for juniors with the newly revamped SAT. Because approximately 75% of high school juniors already take the SAT, the students may...

The Grey Labyrinth.(on the web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... http://www.greylabyrinth.com/puzzles.php This site is a must for all puzzle lovers. In the Grey Labyrinth, one unsolved puzzle is always available. Visitors need to solve the most recent puzzle before the answer is posted. With attractive...

OLogy.(on the web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... http://www.ology.amnh.org Ology means "the study of." And. on the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy Web site, visitors can study and explore many cool OLogies. This site provides visitors with information on a vast number of...

eSkeletons Project.(on the web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... http://www.eskeletons.org The eSkeletons Project Web site is devoted to the study of human and primate comparative anatomy. It offers two-dimensional and three-dimensional animated digitized versions of primate and human skeletons....

Keys to better schools from Disney Teacher Award winners.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Responding to a survey, Disney Teacher Award winners from the past 15 years commented about ways to improve schools. They believe that a greater emphasis is needed on experience-based learning (47%) and more parents need to be involved in their...

Interactive Body.(on the web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/ index_interactivebody.shtml So just what does a spleen do and where is it located in the human body? To answer these and other questions, visit Interactive Body. This site allows visitors to...

Nationstates.(on the web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... http://www.nationstates.net Nationstates is a free nation simulation game. Visitors have the opportunity to build a nation and run it according to their own political ideals. Create a utopian paradise for society's less fortunate or a...

States' science assessments.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The National Research Council offers guidance to state officials on how to design science tests that will have an influence over how the subject is taught. Because science test results are not used as a factor in determining whether schools...

Lawsuit losers.(school lawsuits)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Who are the losers in school lawsuits? (LaFee, S. [2005] "Legally Bound," retrieved October 1, 2005, from the California Schools Business Association Web site: http://www.csba.org). The results from The Association for California Tort Reform...

The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University reports that more than 70% of African American and Latino students in Southern states attend predominantly minority schools. For more information, visit http://www.civilrightsproject. harvard.edu.

The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory has created interactive strategy briefs on policies, strategies, and programs that people are using to make a real difference for students. Topics include family and community involvement that...

According to the Urban Institute, only 24% of limited-English-proficient students in elementary schools were born in a foreign country; 59% are the children of immigrants and 18% are the grandchildren of immigrants.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... According to the Urban Institute, only 24% of limited-English-proficient students in elementary schools were born in a foreign country; 59% are the children of immigrants and 18% are the grandchildren of immigrants. This report, "The New...

More American Indians and Alaska Natives are taking Advanced Placement exams and enrolling in degree-granting institutions than in past years, concludes a study by the National Center for Education Statistics.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... More American Indians and Alaska Natives are taking Advanced Placement exams and enrolling in degree-granting institutions than in past years, concludes a study by the National Center for Education Statistics. To access this report, "Status and...

Describing activities for an educated person.(Brief Article)(Reprint)
January 1, 2006... Charles Slater (2005) provides these 12 educational ideals that are worth pursuing for everyone in a learning community of students, teachers, parents, administrators, and staff ("What Does it Mean to Be an Educated Person?" Retrieved October...

The Southern Education Foundation reports that historically Black colleges produce nearly one fourth of the nation's Black graduates in math and science.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Southern Education Foundation reports that historically Black colleges produce nearly one fourth of the nation's Black graduates in math and science. This report, "Igniting Potential: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and...

While only 50% of teachers use computers for instructional purposes, nearly 85% use computers for record keeping.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... While only 50% of teachers use computers for instructional purposes, nearly 85% use computers for record keeping. Teachers a so reported that technology training focuses on administrative applications. For more information about the survey,...

The National Association for Gifted Children recognized these individuals for their contributions to gifted education at the annual conference in Louisville: Ann Isaacs Founder's Memorial Award James J. Gallagher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; NAGC President's Award.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The National Association for Gifted Children recognized these individuals for their contributions to gifted education at the annual conference in Louisville: Ann Isaacs Founder's Memorial Award James J. Gallagher, University of North Carolina...

The National Council for the Social Studies sponsors grants of $2,500 for the enhancement of geographic literacy.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The National Council for the Social Studies sponsors grants of $2,500 for the enhancement of geographic literacy. These grants support School education programs that integrate geography into the classroom curriculum and increase gem graphic...

Spanish translations for school and college Web site grants are sponsored by eProfessional Association.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... Spanish translations for school and college Web site grants are sponsored by eProfessional Association, a nonprofit association based in Winona, MN. The grants support the translation of Web information into Spanish. To be eligible, the K-12...

Children's television network Nickelodeon will distribute more than $1 million from September 2005 to June 2006.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... Children's television network Nickelodeon will distribute more than $1 million from September 2005 to June 2006. The "Let's Just Play" giveaway offers kids, ages 6-15, the opportunity to take action and enter for a chance to improve their...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of innovation and improvement sponsors Excellence in Economic Education program grants to Support research, school-based activities, and teacher training to enhance personal economic and financial literacy among students in K-12 schools.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of innovation and improvement sponsors Excellence in Economic Education program grants to Support research, school-based activities, and teacher training to enhance personal economic and financial...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of safe and drug-free schools sponsors grants for high school alcohol abuse programs.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of safe and drug-free schools sponsors grants for high school alcohol abuse programs. Fifty-seven, 3-year grants of $300,000 to $500,000 are available. Applications are due March 28, 2006. For more...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of postsecondary education sponsors Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP.(grants and awards)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of postsecondary education sponsors Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP. Twenty-four state grants and 226 partnership grants totaling $187 million are available...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of elementary and secondary education grants to provide educational services to Native Hawaiian children.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of elementary and secondary education grants to provide educational services to Native Hawaiian children. Up to 30 grants, ranging from $375,000 to $1.1 million, are available. Applications are due...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of innovation and improvement sponsors school leadership grants to help school districts recruit, mentor, and train principals in high-need schools.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of innovation and improvement sponsors school leadership grants to help school districts recruit, mentor, and train principals in high-need schools. Twenty-four grants, ranging from $250,000 to...

The U.S. Department of Education's office of elementary and secondary education sponsors Early Childhood Educator Professional Development grants that support the professional development of early-childhood educators who work in areas with high numbers of low-income children.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Education's office of elementary and secondary education sponsors Early Childhood Educator Professional Development grants that support the professional development of early-childhood educators who work in areas with high...

The International Reading Association supports teachers who conduct research inquiries in their classrooms, with a focus on reading, writing, or literacy.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2006... The International Reading Association supports teachers who conduct research inquiries in their classrooms, with a focus on reading, writing, or literacy. All applicants must be members of the International Reading Association and practicing...

Meetings.
January 1, 2006... FEBRUARY 26-March 1 Learning Disabilities 43rd Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, FL. For more information, please visit http://www.ldanatl.org/conference. MARCH 3-4 New...

Did you know ...(public schools )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... ... 20% of the public view lack of financial Support/funding/money as the biggest problem for public schools? ... 41% of the public give public schools in their community a grade of A or B in preparing Students for employment following...

Operation Houndstooth Intervention Theory: social capital in today's schools.(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... Vision with action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes time. Vision with action can change the world! --Robert Barker (1993) After repeatedly observing the little boy crying on the school bus, Melanie, a fifth grader,...

... And still we rise.(gifted students)(Column)
January 1, 2006... This column is really from the classroom--right out graduate gifted education class, "Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students." From my of view--the professor's--this is always an course to teach because the experiences of enrich the...

How do I do that? Integrating web sites into the gifted Education classroom.
January 1, 2006... Cover Story When gifted students enter the workforce, they will be expected to search Web sites, locate information, and compare it with information found in nonelectronic sources (Mioduser, Nachmias, Lahav, & Oren, 2000). In order to...

Advocacy by discussion: dialogues about differentiation.(advocacy)(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... The art of discussion--allowing people to meet face to talk about a topic or issue--may be a diminishing form of communication in the electronic era. It also may be the loss of the opportunity to advocate or shape and enhance colleagues'...

Ap as an intervention for middle school Hispanic students.(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... Did you know that by the year 2025 one in four schoolchildren will be Latino (Gibson, Gandara, & Koyama, 2004)? That minority students, including Hispanics, are often underrepresented in gifted education programs (Worrell, Szarko, & Gabelko,...

The Javits Debacle.(au contraire)
January 1, 2006... Years ago, we planted a perennial garden in our home's backyard. Despite the ravages of Cleveland winters, brave, green shoots now pounce out of the ground right on schedule--I guess that's why the season's called spring. With only minimal care...

Curriculum for the gifted student: Lulu Stedman's contributions.(historical perspectives)(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... The field of gifted education emerged in the midst of the American progressive education movement. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, progressive education provided a pragmatic view of education that exemplified American societal...

Addressing the affective needs of gifted children.(NEW products)(The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Kids: Understanding and Guiding Their Development )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Many parents of gifted children are realizing that the social and emotional needs of their children are not being recognized or addressed in today's classrooms. Dr. Tracy Cross, one of the nation's leading experts on the psychology of gifted...

Focusing on talent in young mathematicians.(NEW products)(Developing Math Talent: A Guide for Educating Gifted and Advanced Learners in Math )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Offering a comprehensive approach to mathematics education for gifted students of elementary or middle school age, Developing Math Talent: A Guide for Educating Gifted and Advanced Learners in Math (ISBN 1-59363-159-6) is a useful tool for...

Sharing a story about conflict and relationships.(NEW products)(Photographs in the Mud )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Beautiful illustrations and a touching storyline set the stage for this tale of two young soldiers whose paths cross on the battlefield. In war on the Kokoda Track in 1942, Jack and Hoshi are enemies, but as they face possible death, lying...

Tying music to literacy for young learners.(20-in-10: Linking Music and Literacy With Twenty, Ten-Minute Mini-Lessons and Activities for Primary Learners )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... In 20-in-10: Linking Music and Literacy With Twenty, Ten-Minute Mini-Lessons and Activities for Primary Learners (ISBN 0-929895-86-X), educator Laura K. Mitten and CD included in this package offer everything educators need to use short,...

Reasons for revising.(In Making Revision Matter: Strategies for Guiding Students to Focus, Organize, and Strengthen Their Writing Independently )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Journaling, creative writing, research papers, and letter writing--children are asked to write every day in school. And, what is most challenging to educators who teach writing? Many teachers would say the most demanding part of writing...

Leaving gifted children behind in our schools.(In Losing Our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... In Losing Our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind (ISBN 0-910707-70-7), Deborah Ruf, Gifted Children Program Coordinator of Mensa, calls attention to and provides insight regarding a problem that is being faced by many gifted children, parents...

Hitchcock versus shaker chairs: artifacts to teach about the rise and rejection of Industrialism in the Young Republic.(gifted child research)
January 1, 2006... "I did not know there were so many difficulties in starting a factory. I like living now rather than living back then in the Industrial Revolution."--Eric, 4th grade Students in an elementary gifted class use discovery to learn about life...