Ten Websites for Gifted/Talented students.
https://educationaladvancement.org/ten-websites-gifted-kids/
Illinois, recently passed two laws that go into effect next school year that will have an impact on our school and how we help advanced students. . The Acceleration Act and the School Report Card Act. I will briefly review these laws and their impact at our next staff learning meeting.
The Challenges of talented students from undeserved populations.
https://edexcellence.net/publications/is-there-a-gifted-gap
Randee Blair will be here from Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development on February 8 at 6:30pm. She will be talking to our advanced parents about talent search testing, summer and weekend classes, gifted learning links, and a possible accelerated weekend experience here at Benjamin for students who qualify.
Do Talented students get ignored in school?
http://www.spring.org.uk/2014/01/gifted-children-get-ignored-in-school-despite-huge-future-contribution-to-society.php
Thanks to Melissa for holding down the fort in my absence. She was also bragging yesterday about how awesome our teaching staff is as she is getting in classes these two days to observe greatness!
Megan P had an awesome "read out loud" day yesterday with teacher guest readers. Students really got into it, great job to everyone that participated!
Rethinking giftedness...I mean school.
https://www.notsoformulaic.com/dont-need-rethink-giftedness-school/
Lyn is cultivating an interest with 4 of our young 5th graders as they meet with her to practice their knitting and crochet skills. They just came to me on her behalf to share their gratitude. Thanks Lyn!
The top 20 principles for gifted, talented and creative students.
http://www.apa.org/ed/schools/teaching-learning/creative-talented/default.aspx
I'm happy to announce that Dan Baker is our new athletic director. Thanks to Keriann for the great job she has done over the years, (and will continue to do) this year in this demanding role.
It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. John Wooden.
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