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Equity Symposium for Gifted Black and Brown Learners — Presentation by Angela Novak and Yvette Robinson
We’re pleased to share this presentation by Angela Novak and Yvette Robinson from the Equity Symposium for Gifted Black and Brown Learners. The session explores…
New Book Explores Identity, Giftedness, and the 2e Experience
Twice-exceptional (2e) learners — those who are both gifted and have a disability or learning difference — already navigate a complex set of challenges in…
Bananas Foster: Using a National Platform to Support Foster Care
When the Savannah Bananas became a household name in baseball entertainment, their founders Emily and Jesse Cole were already thinking about how to turn that…
Resource Spotlight: The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG)
The Association for the Gifted (TAG) is a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) focused specifically on the needs of gifted and talented…
The Marland Report (1972): Defining and Advocating for Gifted Education in America
The Marland Report (1972) was the first U.S. federal document to define giftedness. It revealed that gifted students—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—were often underserved in schools. The…
National Association for Gifted Children honors Yvette Robinson, M.A.Ed.
Intro During the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Convention in November, Yvette Robinson, M.A.Ed., was honored with the President’s Award for her outstanding…
Balancing Brilliance and Belonging: The Intersection of Giftedness, Adoption, and Foster Care
If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around, does it make a sound? How do you know what to do with…
Resource Spotlight: National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is one of the leading organizations in the country dedicated to supporting the needs of high-ability learners. NAGC…
Explore: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Mission Statement SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and…
Alissa P Cress’ Dissertation on Parents’ Perceptions of Giftedness
In this dissertation, I sought to understand foster parents’ perceptions of giftedness, how foster children’s strengths, gifts, and talents affect their experiences and those of…
Uprooted, Regrounded, and Growing: An Anti-Deficit Approach to Understanding the Developmental Capital of Youth with Foster Care Experience
By: Octavia Furgerson The purpose of this study was to broaden the narrative of disconnected youth, beyond a deficit perspective, by recognizing their developmental capital.…
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