Gifted Child Today articles from January 2007

Gifted Child Today archives from January 2007

What is your orientation toward giftedness?(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... During the past 20 years, the field of gifted education has been shifting from a more static view of human abilities to a more developmental orientation. One's orientation toward the conception of abilities can dramatically affect services to...

Sheet music archive http://www.sheetmusicarchive.net.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Sheet Music Archive is a great resource for all classical musicians. This Web site offers more than 10,000 pages of classical sheet music, including works from Beethoven, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky. Visitors are free to download two pieces per...

Women's adventures in science http://www.iwaswondering.org.(on the web)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... This Web site, a project of the National Academy of Sciences, is intended to showcase contemporary women in science. In addition to answering interesting science questions, the Web site features women who work in different fields of science and...

SAT practice http://www.collegeboard.com/apps/qotd/question.(on the web)(Scholastic Assessment Test )(Website overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... To help students practice for the SAT, the College Board Web site provides an "Official SAT Question of the Day." If desired, students can get a hint on how to solve the problem by clicking on the appropriate link below the question. If an...

NCLB rules for parent involvement.(No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Researchers agree that parent involvement and student success go together (Keller, B. [2006]. Views differ over NCLB rules on involving parents. Education Week, 26[4], 12-13). Acknowledging this research, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has...

Online course standards.(Southern Regional Education Board)(Standards)
January 1, 2007... Recently, the Southern Regional Education Board established a set of standards for online teaching and offered guidelines on the costs of establishing state virtual schools (see the report "Standards for Quality Online Teaching" at http://...

Math forum http://mathforum.org/dr.math.(on the web)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... This is a great resource for students, parents, and teachers alike. In addition to providing answers to and explanations for frequently asked math questions, the site allows viewers to search for information on specific math topics. Math...

Paper airplanes http://www.funpaperairplanes.com.(on the web)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... This Web site has free downloadable paper airplanes grouped by skill level, with templates ranging from beginner to expert. Airplane designs come with directions and flying tips. This Web site also discusses the mechanics and physics of flying...

How stuff works http://www.howstuffworks.com.(on the web)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Want to know how many calories you burn while drinking a glass of ice water? Ever wonder how a laptop works? Do you know how to get rid of a black eye? This Web site has answers to these questions and many more, providing useful information for...

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children has moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and will be issuing its newsletter online.(notable)
January 1, 2007... The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children has moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and will be issuing its newsletter online. For more information, contact Lisa McLean at worldgt@uwinnipeg.ca or visit the Web site at http://www....

A recent study suggests that American children might not be participating in too many activities after all.(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... A recent study suggests that American children might not be participating in too many activities after all. Children participate in organized activities such as lessons or sports, because they want to, not because their parents make them....

The College Board will partner with three large urban districts (Chicago, the District of Columbia and Duval County, FL).(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The College Board will partner with three large urban districts (Chicago, the District of Columbia, and Duval County, FL) to launch a new model for improving high schools through a $16 million commitment announced last week by the Bill and...

A Washington-based Pew Research Center report suggests that most American adults think parents don't push their children hard enough to do better in school.(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... A Washington-based Pew Research Center report suggests that most American adults think parents don't push their children hard enough to do better in school. In contrast, a majority of respondents surveyed in China, India, and Japan said they...

University early admissions.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... This fall, Harvard University announced that it would eliminate early admissions, which allow students to learn if they are accepted several months before others (Hoover, E. [2006]. Harvard plans to end the policy of admitting students early....

Critique of teacher education programs.
January 1, 2007... Arthur Levine, president of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation in Princeton, NJ, criticizes teacher education in his report, "Educating School Teachers" (http://www.edschools.org/teacher_report. htm). The report is based on a...

International comparisons of higher education.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... New international comparisons, which include measures of college participation among young adults and degree completion, indicate that the United States is beginning to slip from its status as a world leader in higher education (Hebel, S....

The Alliance for Excellent Education suggests that because more high school graduates do not learn the skills they need to be fully prepared for college.(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Alliance for Excellent Education suggests that because more high school graduates do not learn the skills they need to be fully prepared for college, high schools need to strengthen and align curricula with the expectations of colleges and...

Opposite sex teachers have a negative effect on boys and girls' academic performance, particularly at the middle school.(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Opposite sex teachers have a negative effect on boys and girls' academic performance, particularly at the middle school. Because more teachers are women, the effect may be greater for boys. "The Why Chromosome: How A Teacher's Gender Affects...

At the National Association for Gifted Children's annual meeting in Charlotte, NC, the following awards were presented.(notable)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... At the National Association for Gifted Children's annual meeting in Charlotte, NC, the following awards were presented: Ann Isaacs Founders Memorial Award: Joseph S. Renzulli, University of Connecticut; President's Award: South Carolina...

The National Distinguished Principals Program is an annual event to honor exemplary elementary and middle school principals who set the pace, character, and quality of the education children receive during their early school years.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2007... The National Distinguished Principals Program is an annual event to honor exemplary elementary and middle school principals who set the pace, character, and quality of the education children receive during their early school years. Peers...

The Christopher Columbus Awards program combines science and technology with community problem solving in a real-world setting.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2007... The Christopher Columbus Awards program combines science and technology with community problem solving in a real-world setting. With the help of an adult coach, students work in teams to identify an issue they care about and use science and...

The Unsung -12 education professionals who have developed a creHeroes program rewards Kative, unique educational program that is helping students "reach new heights.".(grants and awards)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Unsung Heroes program rewards K-12 education professionals who have developed a creative, unique educational program that is helping students "reach new heights." Awards must be used to further the projects within the school or school...

The Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest.(CONTESTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Society of Professional Journalists seeks to increase high school students' knowledge of the importance of the free media. All students enrolled in grades 9-12 are invited to submit a 300-500-word essay addressing the topic, "Why free news...

Rising Star Scholarships.(CONTESTS)(ShillerMath and Girl Scouts)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... ShillerMath's mission is to help K-12 students learn and enjoy math so that the United States can be ranked first in math worldwide. ShillerMath and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America are partnering together to offer four $10,000...

Ranger Rick Photo Contest.(CONTESTS)(National Wildlife Federation)
January 1, 2007... The National Wildlife Federation is accepting nature or wildlife photographs for the Ranger Rick Photo Contest from students age 13 and under. One winner be selected every 3 months and will receive five copies of the Ranger Rick magazine that...

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.(CONTESTS)
January 1, 2007... The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who demonstrate the power of one person to make a difference to the world. Adults not related to the nominee are invited to submit nominations for young people ages 8-18....

The Jane Austen Society of North America's Essay Contest.(CONTESTS)
January 1, 2007... This annual contest is open to students worldwide at the high school through postgraduate levels of study who are interested in the life and works of Jane Austen. In six to eight pages, students should address either of the two 2007 essay...

The U.S. Department of Education's International Education Programs Service (IEPS) provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2007... The U.S. Department of Education's International Education Programs Service (IEPS) provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers,...

The Ronya and George Kozmetsky Foundation awards grants within education to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education.(grants and awards)
January 1, 2007... The Ronya and George Kozmetsky Foundation awards grants within education to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education. Electronic letters...

Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) Grants have three programs.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) Grants have three programs. The Melody Program targets qualified school music programs in need of assistance, The Special Projects Program targets community schools of the arts, afterschool programs, and...

NetAid Global Citizen Corps is a national network of high school student leaders working to educate and mobilize their peers in efforts to end global poverty.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... NetAid Global Citizen Corps is a national network of high school student leaders working to educate and mobilize their peers in efforts to end global poverty. Each year, selected students implement a Global Action Day at their school and then...

UPS Foundation Education Grants fund academic research, programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school involvement projects.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... UPS Foundation Education Grants fund academic research, programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school involvement projects. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis, with recent awards...

Meetings.
January 1, 2007... FEBRUARY 2007 4-6 Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) 12th Convention at the Chicago Marriott Hotel in Chicago. For more information, please visit http://www.iagcgifted.org/conventions/2007/BrochurePageOne.shtml. 4-6...

did you know ...(views on the public education system)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
January 1, 2007... ... 24% of the public views lack of financial support/funding/money as the biggest problem for public schools? ... 49% give public schools in their community a grade of A or B? ... 77% believe that the achievement gap between White and...

The changing life metaphor of gifted youth.(social / emotional needs)(Viewpoint essay)
January 1, 2007... Metaphors influence our perceptions and thinking, from fairly inconsequential concepts, to some of the most basic matters. A root metaphor is one that is foundational to other beliefs and conceptions. These root metaphors become a primary...

Mathematically talented children: how can parents help? "My son used to love math. Now, I see him struggling and bored.".(Viewpoint essay)
January 1, 2007... "My daughter is so turned off from math in school that I need to do something with her at home. But, I don't know what." "I have always been very involved in my child's education. But, his math is now going far beyond what I know. It is now...

Moving beyond a Google search: Google Earth, SketchUp, Spreadsheet, and more.(technology)(Column)
January 1, 2007... Google has been the search engine of choice for most Web surfers for the past half decade. More recently, the creative founders of the popular search engine have been busily creating and testing a variety of useful products that will appeal to...

WebQuests: tools for differentiation.
January 1, 2007... The Net-Generation has arrived!... Eighty million strong, the youngest of these kids are still in diapers, and the eldest are just turning twenty.... What makes this generation different from all others before it? It is the first to grow up...

Joyce VanTassel-Baska: the talent development of a researcher.(through another's eyes)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska is the Executive Director of the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She is the current president of the National Association for Gifted Children. Prior to coming to...

Supporting the development of musical talent.
January 1, 2007... People around the world have heard of Yo-Yo Ma and have enjoyed his magnificent music. Yo-Yo Ma, considered by many experts to be the greatest living cellist, is famous not only for interpreting well-known works for the cello and...

A thorough examination of best practice.(NEW products)(Best Practices in Gifted Education)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Based on an extensive examination of research, Best Practices in Gifted Education (ISBN 978-1-59363-210-6) provides the framework for effective planning and instruction in teaching gifted children. Included in the timely and important topics...

Designing differentiated learning experiences.(NEW products)(Reaching All Learners: Making Differentiation Work)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... As Dr. Bertie Kingore states in Reaching All Learners: Making Differentiation Work (ISBN 0-9787042-3-1), "Effective teachers clearly understand that children learn differently and enter a classroom with diverse backgrounds, varied interests,...

Gifted kids share from the heart.(NEW products)(Smart Talk: What Kids Say About Growing Up Gifted)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Growing up gifted can be wonderful, but gifted kids may also carry burdens the rest of us don't recognize, such as exclusion by peers, demands for perfection, and even wishing not to be gifted at all. Who really knows what being gifted is all...

Counseling the gifted.(NEW products)(Models of Counseling Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Designed to help professional practitioners and educators interested in counseling gifted individuals, Models of Counseling Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults (ISBN 1-59363-206-1) takes a close look at the history, research, and...

Study history like a historian.(NEW products)(Making Sense of History: Using High Quality Literature and Hands-On Experiences to Build Content Knowledge)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... How do historians connect the events of the past to the realities of today? Why are certain historical events more significant than others? Should the perspectives of various people influence the way historical events are perceived? Guiding the...

Guidance for parents of gifted children.(NEW products)(Raising Gifted Kids: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Gifted Child Thrive)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Extremely bright children are known for many things, including their curiosity, sensitivity, and introspective nature. Parenting gifted children can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also present specific and daunting challenges. In...

Resources for gifted students studying the future.
January 1, 2007... Many parents and teachers would agree that they want children to be prepared to live in the future. However, Roeper 1988) believes that children are not being taught the futures skills they will require. Education should enlarge, enrich, and...

Guy M. Whipple.(historical perspectives)(psychologist)
January 1, 2007... Guy M. Whipple, a psychologist, best known for his work in mental testing, is rarely if ever mentioned in contemporary circles when discussing gifted education. Whipple's interests were varied and wide and included gifted education, mental...

The benefits of equalizing standards and creativity: discovering a balance in instruction.
January 1, 2007... How can standards-based education and creativity coexist? This question addresses the dilemma regarding the current state of education. In a world where standards and high-stakes testing define the success of the school, teacher, and individual...

The campaign against the one right answer.(advocacy)(teaching gifted children)
January 1, 2007... There is no argument about the need to educate students to seek and value the right answer. Yet, there is a need to challenge the academic and personal consequences of teaching all students, and particularly gifted students, to believe that...