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What is a Gifted Student?
Definition & Characteristics of Gifted Students The “gifted students” definition can at times be difficult to clarify. The National Association…
Types of Challenges Gifted Students Face
The challenges that gifted students can face can be surprising to those who believe the myth that they do not…
When Blended Learning Becomes Calvinball
This article by Dr. Stacy Hawthorne, the Davidson Academy’s Director of Online Learning, was originally published on the State of…
How Does a Child Get into a Gifted Program?
Getting a child into a gifted program can be a confusing process for parents, especially because the policies for gifted…
Underachievement in Gifted Students
Underachievement is an issue that can be especially impactful among gifted students, particularly those who are profoundly gifted. Profoundly gifted…
Choosing the Right Gifted School for Your Student
Everything You Need to Know about Gifted Schools Assessing if your child is gifted is no easy task. Once you…
The Benefits of Online Learning for Gifted Students
Online Learning Is a Natural Fit for Gifted Students Online learning provides the opportunity to take advanced courses and access…
Profoundly Gifted Student Characteristics
What makes a student profoundly gifted? The National Association for Gifted Children (2019) defines gifted students as those with intelligence…