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Test score gains fade. But long-term outcomes like graduation and earnings often persist. So what does that mean for judging school success? @drewhalbailey joins The Education Gadfly Show to discuss the fadeout effect. Listen: fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

Congratulations to Christopher Gilbert on his @DavidsonGifted Fellows Scholarship awarded for his project done at the Wolfram High School Summer Research Program. Read his post about universal classical and quantum gates on Wolfram Community: community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/3…

New Book Explores the Lives of Highly-Profoundly Gifted Individuals - Davidson Institute davidsongifted.org/news/new-book-…

📚 If reading makes us smarter, picture books are where smart begins. They build vocab, story structure, and cultural literacy—before kids can even read. 🧠 By @rpondiscio: fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

"A book that shows how much America underestimates its students" edadvance.substack.com/p/a-book-that-… #gifteded

National Math Stars is seeking candidates for the following role: General Manager, New Program (national-math-stars.breezy.hr/p/9762c3bf0b1b)

Making the switch to online learning? You’re not alone. See the latest Davidson Academy Online blog, "How to Successfully Navigate the Transition to Online Learning: A Guide for Families and Schools": davidsononline.org/blog/how-to-su… #GiftedEducation #OnlineLearning #ParentingGiftedKids

Is AP Calculus really the golden ticket to success? New new study by @Matt_Giani, @FranchescaLyra, and @redandexpert says: not necessarily. Both Calc and Stats can open doors. ctt.ec/pd44z+

Dr. Jessica Potts, our Online Curriculum Coordinator, and Dr. James Bondarchuk, our Dean of Faculty, will be delivering an NAGC webinar, Empowering Gifted Educators: Pathways to Professional Growth and Leadership, on May 22. More info and registration: davidsononline.org/news/potts-bon…

belinblank.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/wil… #acceleration #gifteded

18-year-old Matteo Paz designed machine-learning algorithms to efficiently comb through 200 billion entries of raw NEOWISE infrared full-sky data. He found 1.5 million new potential objects.

Freddie deBoer makes 1 really important point about ed reform: We've overpromised and underdelivered because we ignore that some kids are smarter than others. But he's wrong in thinking that this point makes reform a waste of time, says @MichaelPetrilli. fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

Advocacy is hard work, and whether this year felt like a success, a challenge, or both, you’ve made a difference. Take a moment to recognize your progress, celebrate. See this month's Guiding Gifted issue: guiding.davidsongifted.org/p/spring-break… #GiftedEducation #twiceexceptional

Join The International Gifted Consortium (IGC), Research Center Highly-Profoundly Gifted at The William & Mary - School of Education 2E Online Conference - Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, 2025 education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/p…

2023 Davidson Fellow Renee Wang was featured in a Good Good Good article for her unique approach to creating housing for the homeless. #davidsonfellows #giftededucation davidsongifted.org/news/davidson-…

🌟 Calling all young changemakers! 💰 Award: $25,000 - $100,000 🕛 Deadline: February 12, 2025 📃 Apply Here: bit.ly/DavidsonFellows @DavidsonGifted @browardschools @browardedfound @flcollegeaccess #DavidsonFellows #Scholarships Post by DCC SJCC

Exceptional Girls Podcast: "Understanding Eating Disorders with Dr. Gail Post" buzzsprout.com/1810172/episod… #gifteded

Free 3-Day Live Virtual Summit for Parenting ADHD (Feb 4-6): impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/ParentingADHDN…

“This article highlights the vital role parents play in advocating for their gifted children’s academic and emotional needs. As children transition into gifted programs, parents must adapt, moving from active advocacy to encouraging self-advocacy skills.” search.app/QCxBr1T4X2na4X…