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Pitfalls in selecting gifted students
Here is the fourth segment of the third hour-long interview on International (Chinese) TV 55.5 KTBU-Houston. It is in English and Chinese.I have edited out all the commercials and most of the Chinese...
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Elitism of Gifted Education debunked; a first person story
First person stories are almost always more powerful than reported stories. People in Gifted Education have to bite their tongues every time we hear normally well-meaning folks say "gifted kids don't...
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Dick Kantenberger named Marketing Director at Rainard School for Gifted Students
I have been hired by the Rainard School for Gifted Students to be Director of Marketing. Actually I’ll be doing what I have been for the last year and a half in the way of promotion, PR and...
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Who is Rainard? (Photos)
Even though the Rainard School for Gifted Students has operated for the last 26 years, every time a school goes through the reaccreditation process they are forced to review their mission, where they...
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New Rainard High School Elective: Law for Non-Lawyers
The law evolves every day and intersects withall aspects of our lives from the purity of thewater we drink, to the safety of the roads wedrive on, the curriculum of our schools, theidentification and...
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Please join us for a discussion with Dr. James R. Delisle
What:Parenting Precocious Kids: Understanding the Ups and Downsof Growing Up Gifted When: Friday, May 4, 2012 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Bendwood School Cafeteria 12750 Kimberley Lane, Houston, TX.,77024...
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Dr. James R. Delisle rebukes NAGC’s new definition of “giftedness”
Dr. Jim Delisle was in Houston last week and I had a chance to talk with him on both Friday and Saturday about his rebuttal of the NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) new definition of...
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NEW courses just added to Summer program at Rainard School for Gifted Students
The Avatar: the Last Airbender is a very popular movie. Most of us do not know The Avatar stories have their roots in ancient Chinese culture. The teacher of this workshop and the three others listed...
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How we define Giftedness; let me count the ways (Photos)
Yesterday, Stephen Jio asked the question, “Does the Irish Government have a definition for Gifted and Talented Children?” Stephen went on to offer one he favors; one that is defined by the Oregon...
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How Gifted Education differs from regular school.
Rainard School for Gifted Students went national last week on Fox News. How is Gifted Education different from regular school?How does Rainard challenge students with high IQs?To see the spot, click...
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Do we need a euphemism for “gifted”?; an international dialogue
Yesterday, Stephen Jio asked the question, “Does the Irish Government have a definition for Gifted and Talented Children?” Stephen went on to offer one he favors; one that is defined by the Oregon...
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Can statistical analysis apply to gifted & talented models? (Photos)
What statistical analysis has been done to assure that our gifted and talented school is effective in achieving the goals of our purported Gifted and Talented Model? It is one of those questions you...
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Do not be Gifted in a nanny state
One of our great challenges in Gifted Education is attaining understanding of what giftedness really is with the politicians, general teachers, administrators, media, and especially the general...
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Gifted Education is not therapeutic (Photos)
Gifted and Talented Education does not cure ADD (Attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) any more than it cures acne or schizophrenia. What it does is to provide...
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New project-based learning school opens in August
After two years of planning and organization and with a million dollar budget, a truly different school opens next month in Houston, Texas. Heritage Oaks School, located in the Heights, will be the...
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Houston GT Academy – for gifted learners is formed
Frank Ha, long time Houstonian private gifted and talented (GT) education math tutor, has expanded his activities by forming Houston GT Academy – for gifted learners on the Westside of Houston at 7001...
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How to Challenge Gifted Students and Improve Achievement for All (Photos)
Rising tides lift all boats and of course it does not cost any more; all this and challenging gifted students too. In these days of trying economic times you would think that all schools both public...
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Will the National Asso. for Gifted Children's (NAGC) new paradigm be divisive...
Last November at the NACG National Convention in New Orleans quite a stir developed when the new President, Dr. Paula Olszewski-Kublius of Northwestern University pro posed the new direction and...
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ACE Academy launches new gifted program for socio-economically challenged kids
ACE Academy in Austin, Texas announces a new sister program to its award winning summer camp, Summer Wonders. This one, Saturday Wonders, is exclusively designed to reach and inspire...
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Why are our gifted and talented (GT) classrooms full of Asians? (Photos)
Why are our gifted and talented (GT) classrooms full of Asians? Go in to one just about anywhere in the country and you will find it is true. Are they just smarter than the other kids? No, they are...
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