Gifted Child Today articles from June 2007

Gifted Child Today archives from June 2007

In memory of Merle B. Karnes.(from the guest editor)
June 22, 2007... This issue on early childhood gifted education is dedicated to the memory of Merle B. Karnes, my doctoral advisor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a true visionary for the field of early childhood gifted education. She...

Investments in early childhood education.(Partnership for America's Economic Success)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Research shows the investments in early education produce a rate of return of about 16% a year, more than traditional economic development projects. Given this impact, the Partnership for America's Economic Success was created by a group of...

State exit exams effects.
June 22, 2007... With 25 states now implementing or phasing in exit examinations (tests students must pass in order to receive a high school diploma), the Center on Education Policy (CEP) examined the implementation of these tests in two school districts: the...

Number sense: http://mathforum.org/k12/ mathtips/mathtips.html.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Ever found yourself without a calculator needing to figure out a math problem? Learn to "beat the calculator" with this Web site that offers tips and tricks for finding percentages and squaring, multiplying, and dividing numbers, which will...

What's in a name? http://www.behindthename.com.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Ever wonder what your name means or where it came from? You can find the answers to these questions and more on this Web site. Search for names from the Bible, from mythology, or from various countries, languages, and traditions, or search for...

Seussville: http://www.seussville.com.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... This is a fun Web site for all Dr. Seuss fans. Activities include coloring, matching, and concentration games, as well as other interactive activities that include Elephant Ball, Dr. Seuss Sticker Game, and Green Eggs and Ham Picture Scramble....

Retention rates among colleges that serve low-income students.(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Students from low-income backgrounds are less likely to graduate from college than their wealthier peers (Hebel, S. [2007]. The graduation gap. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 53[29], A20-A21). The National Center for Education Statistics...

Pandas live video: http://animal.discovery.com/ cams/cams.html.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Can't make the trip to Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC? No problem! You can watch Mei Xiang, a giant panda, and her cub, Tai Shan, during daylight hours from the comfort of your own home computer by going to this Web site. In...

Google: http://www.google.com/ holidaylogos.html.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Have you ever noticed the Google search engine logo change its look on a holiday? On this Web site, you can see a collection of the holiday logos used since 1999, as well as other logos created by Google fans. Those who are curious can learn...

Cells: http://www.cellsalive.com.(on the web)(Website overview)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Visit this Web site for interactive information on cell biology, microbiology, immunology, and microscopy, where you can watch animated demonstrations of the cell cycle, mitosis, or meiosis, or an animation that compares the relative sizes of...

Preparing college graduates for global challenges.(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Association of American Colleges and Universities has issued a report, "College Learning for the New Global Century," that urges colleges to adopt a broader curriculum with less focus on specific technical training and more on skills like...

College gender gap.
June 22, 2007... Women's college enrollment began to overtake men's in the early 1980s. Now women make up about 58% of undergraduates, according to the U.S. Education Department's most recent statistics. At the undergraduate level, the percentage of students...

Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education.(notable)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... New national Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education were recently approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education's Specialty Areas Studies Board. The 10 content standards cover these areas: Foundations,...

The Journal of Advanced Academics.(notable)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... A new journal has been launched in gifted education. The Journal of Advanced Academics (formerly Journal of Secondary Gifted Education) offers education professionals comprehensive and critical information needed for building an effective...

Advanced math class.(notable)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The National Center for Education Statistics reports that students who take geometry as ninth graders and have taken Algebra I in eighth grade or earlier are two and one half times more likely to enroll in an advanced math class later in high...

Educators guild.(notable)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Davidson Institute's Educators Guild offers a free national consulting service for active elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educators committed to meeting the unique needs of gifted students. Those curious can find where their state...

Math anxiety.(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Students whose lack of confidence in math undermines their academic performance often are described as having "math anxiety." Students often feel more anxiety in math because they are dealing with many concepts and procedures that are foreign...

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation helps high-achieving students with financial needs reach their full potential by providing scholarships and educational support.(notable)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation helps high-achieving students with financial needs reach their full potential by providing scholarships and educational support. The Foundation awards scholarships that total as much as $50,000 per year to college...

How student learn.(notable)(How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 22, 2007... The National Academies Press published an expanded edition of How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Using theoretical and empirical work in a variety of educational and psychological fields, the authors identify knowledge that...

3 or higher on AP tests.(notable)(advanced placement)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Although 10% of public high school graduates scored 3 or higher on AP tests in 2000, nearly 15% did so in 2006. New York State had the most graduates earning a 3 or better, followed by Maryland, Utah, Virginia, and California. Although Latino...

Writers of the future.(CONTESTS)
June 22, 2007... L. Ron Hubbard was a master storyteller who wrote more than 260 published novels, novelettes, short stories, and screenplays in every genre. He established the Writers of the Future contest in 1983 for the aspiring writer. Unpublished writers...

Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition.(CONTESTS)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition encourages original student research by awarding up to 120 college scholarships each year. The competition is open to juniors and seniors who will graduate from high school no later than...

Teaching and learning of mathematics and science.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Toyota is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education by supporting innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. Education is the focus of Toyota's giving, with emphasis on primary and...

Spread literacy.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program for public schools and public libraries supports educators, parents, and children in their efforts to spread literacy and love of learning. Maximum award is $500. Deadline is September 15, 2007. Public...

Protect and preserve the environment.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. Eight awards of...

American Mathematics Competitions.(CONTESTS)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The goal of the Committee on the American Mathematics Competitions (CAMC) is to strengthen the mathematical capabilities of our nation's youth by identifying, recognizing, and rewarding excellence in mathematics through a series of national...

WordMasters Challenge.(CONTESTS)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The WordMasters Challenge is a fun classroom competition for language arts students, providing preparation for the verbal portion of the SAT and Advanced Placement English language and literature. The Elementary and Middle School Challenge for...

Mentoring program involving actuaries.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The Actuarial Foundation Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring Program awards grants to schools and groups so that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public...

Math, science, technology, and engineering.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics awards classroom grants to K-12 educators who focus on educating students in math, science, technology, and engineering. Preference will be given to activities in aerospace technology,...

Meetings.(Calendar)
June 22, 2007... JULY 3-4 The Queensland Association for Gifted & Talented Children Children's Conference at the Jamboree Heights State School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. For more information, please visit http://qagtc.org.au/cc2007. 4-8...

Public school libraries.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... In collaboration with the American Library Association, the American Association of Librarians, and the National Education Association, Dollar General has created a grant program to benefit public school libraries in communities affected by...

Early Childhood Care and Education.(grants and awards)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Rosie's For All Kids Foundation provides support in the Early Childhood Care and Education program area. First priority is given to experienced, community-based programs serving children in low-income, major urban areas, where many families...

Did you know ...(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... ... 61% of high school students said that they agreed or strongly agreed that they would go to the same school again. ... 73% agreed to strongly agreed that they go to school because they want to get a degree and go to college. ... 68%...

Podcasts and blogs: learning opportunities on the information highway.(technology)
June 22, 2007... Just when you thought it was safe to remove your Internet training wheels, new technologies explode onto the information highway. Podcasts and blogs have hit the Internet with full force, and educators can capitalize on students' fascination...

Alex's gifts.
June 22, 2007... Alex is clearly gifted when observed through one lens and yet obviously lagging when viewed from a different angle. He knew his letters at 20 months, but didn't learn to tie his shoes until the middle of second grade. He taught himself to read...

Differentiation: asset or liability for gifted education?(advocacy)
June 22, 2007... The proliferation of definitions and practices related to differentiation has resulted in the over-popularization and subsequent diffusion of the term. The concept of differentiation has been used traditionally to recognize and support the...

Investigating the globe through high-tech photography.(NEW products)
June 22, 2007... From the great green forests to the open ocean depths, Planet Earth as You've Never Seen It Before (ISBN 0-520-25054-0) takes the reader on a guided tour of the globe, providing an opportunity to view inaccessible places that few have seen and...

Addressing questions about Asperger's syndrome.(NEW products)
June 22, 2007... Thousands of children are challenged with a form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome. This disorder affects the language and social abilities of children who have average to above-average intelligence that is accompanied by social...

Developing your child's talents.(Encouraging Your Child's Math Talent)(Brief article)(Book review)
June 22, 2007... Encouraging Your Child's Math Talent (ISBN 1-59363-184-7) is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who show precocious advanced math ability. Focusing on effective ways to support children in realizing their full potential in the area...

Investigating science using the nanoscale.
June 22, 2007... How might manipulating matter at the nanoscale lead to improved means to clean water or to the development of stain-resistant fabrics? How will society change when nanolables are used to track people, animals, and materials moving around the...

Using technology to enhance classroom experiences.(NEW products)
June 22, 2007... With National Education Technology standards embedded in nearly all professional association standards, teachers are accountable for understanding and implementing technology in instruction, as well as in recordkeeping. Many teachers, however,...

Publishing the work of young authors.(NEW products)
June 22, 2007... Do you work with talented young writers? Are you a young author who would like to have your work published? Do you have children whose impressive writing you would like to share with others? A Teen's Guide to Getting Published: Publishing for...

Using a weekly story to plan creative activities and promote early literacy in preschool.
June 22, 2007... Early childhood teachers are faced with many more choices and decisions regarding the development of their curriculum than ever before. The development of state standards for young children in prekindergarten (pre-K) programs not only provides...

What to look for when visiting early childhood classes.
June 22, 2007... Several years ago I was invited to make a presentation at an early childhood education conference in one of the tropical countries in West Africa. When I completed the presentation, a kindergarten teacher came up to me to express her...

South Carolina Department of Education.(spotlight on the states)
June 22, 2007... Gifted education in South Carolina changed dramatically in 1999 with the passage of amended regulations for gifted programs. Established when former Secretary of Education Richard Riley was governor, gifted regulations had not been responsive...

Joseph.
June 22, 2007... When Joseph was just a baby of 6 months old, I had a friend with a little girl just 1 week older than Joe. I remember her commenting on how he didn't just shove things into his mouth to suck on them like most babies do. He examined them first....

Research experiences in gifted education at the international level: an interview with Karen Rogers.(through another's eyes)(Interview)
June 22, 2007... Professor Karen B. Rogers is a professor of education in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and director of research in the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC) at the University of New South Wales in Sydney,...

How many languages can Reggio children speak? Many more than a hundred!(Reggio Emilia, Italy)
June 22, 2007... In June 2005, I had an exciting opportunity to see the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, that are well known for the phrase, "the hundred languages of children" (Edwards, Gandini, & Forman, 1993). Historically, parents established the schools...

Self-mutilation and gifted children.(social/emotional needs)
June 22, 2007... About 20 years ago, I came to believe that, while there are many similarities in the development of current students and those from previous generations, there are significant differences in the experiences of every generation of students. More...

Practices for enhancing children's social--emotional development and preventing challenging behavior.
June 22, 2007... Ms. Talbot's preschool classroom is a fun place to be. The children are working on a project about water and are very excited about it. Ms. Talbot has lots of great activities planned. However, she has 17 children in the classroom and in her...

The research legacy of Leta S. Hollingworth.(historical perspectives)
June 22, 2007... Leta Hollingworth began her academic career at Teachers College in New York City as a professor of educational psychology. Her original research interests centered on the hypothesized variability between men and women. During the early 1900s,...