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Cash in on Learning: Conference Junkie Report: The National Association for Gifted Children 2013
Conference Junkie here! As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, I love going to conferences to connect with other educators, learn new ideas, and share what I’ve learned about educating children. One of my favorite conferences is the National Association … Continue reading
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Tagged differentiated instruction, Free Spirit author, gifted children, gifted education, gifted students, GT, high-ability learners, low-income students, NAGC, retention, talented and gifted students, teaching gifted and talented students, teaching gifted students
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Cash in on Learning: Confessions of a Conference Junkie
by Richard Cash, Ed.D., Free Spirit Publishing author of Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century Okay, I admit it: I’m a conference junkie. Well, actually, I’m a National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) conference junkie. My first … Continue reading
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Tagged differentiated instruction, Free Spirit author, gifted children, gifted education, gifted students, GT, high-ability learners, low-income students, NAGC, retention, talented and gifted students, teaching gifted and talented students, teaching gifted students
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Complex Societal Issues Reflected in Gifted & Talented Education Discussions
It remains a challenge in the world of gifted education: Kids from affluent neighborhoods are highly represented in Gifted & Talented (GT) programs while those from poverty and/or diverse backgrounds are frequently underserved. Over the years it has become clear … Continue reading