Lauri Kirsch

Sunny days, furry friends, classic songs, and a whole lot of heart. #StreetGangHBO, an @HBO original documentary about the most impactful children’s program in television history, Sesame Street, premieres December 13 on @HBOMax.

NAGC congratulates Dr. Joseph Renzulli, recipient of the 2021 NAGC President's Award! We look forward to recognizing Dr. Renzulli during #NAGC21 later this week. buff.ly/3qsbxw5 #GiftedEd #GiftedMinds

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The ability to smile seems to be unique to human beings. As social animals we need friends. Friendship is based on trust and trust grows when we show each other genuine affection. If we are honest, truthful and of service to others, we can also feel self-confident

"As a parent and educator I can help dismantle systemic racism." One teacher and mom shares tips for how White teachers can support meaningful change through their teaching practice.

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Last chance to submit proposals for #NAGC21 to be held Nov 11-14 @gaylordrockies! All abstracts due Fri 1/22/21 at 11:59 PM PST. #giftedminds #gifteded #gifted #gtchat bit.ly/NAGC21Proposals

Nominations now open for @NAGCGIFTED 2021 awards & scholarships! Recognize a deserving colleague or #advocate who has made an imp impact in supporting #giftedminds esp underserved populations. bit.ly/Awards21Nomina… #gifted #gtchat #gifteded

Today, domestic terrorists attacked a foundation of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power following free elections. We must reestablish the rule of law and hold them accountable. Democracy is fragile. Our leaders must live up to their responsibility to protect it.

The violence at the Capitol today was an attempted coup and act of insurrection egged on by a corrupt President to overthrow our democracy.

I join President-elect @JoeBiden in calling for the assault on the Capitol and our nation’s public servants to end, and as he said, “allow the work of democracy to go forward.”

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Something BIG is coming....TWO DAYS LEFT until a new age of hope turned into action! Open your hearts and ears and get ready for the #JaneGoodall #Hopecast 12.30.20!! Learn more & get involved --> news.janegoodall.org/2020/12/16/the… #podcast RT!

Join us tomorrow for another Sesame Street and CNN town hall to discuss how to celebrate the holidays safely and stay healthy during the winter months. Watch Saturday, December 19 on @CNN!

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To the future!

A must read! #GiftedMinds #Gifted Rethinking how we identify “gifted” students  - kappanonline.org kappanonline.org/rethinking-how…

Before the pandemic, proficiency had been the maximum instead of the minimum in far too many schools. This low bar has only gotten lower since, writes Erika Sanzi. And children who need more difficult work and greater rigor are increasingly invisible. gadf.ly/36NzsdE

A big thank you to @pdkintl and Phi Delta Kappan for publishing a special issue on Finding and Developing Talented Youth! Lots of thoughtful pieces by great scholars and educators. kappanonline.org