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NAGC works to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research
The February 2020 issue of Teaching for High Potential is available now for members
This month's subjects include: Praise & Encouragement, Number Talks, EdTech Science Trends, and more.
Attend the Leadership & Advocacy Conference, March 17-18, 2020 in Alexandria VA to sharpen your advocacy and policy skills, visit your Congressional Representative and Senators, and learn how Federal policies are impacting gifted education.
The Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament will feature Jake Allen, an NAGC member and teacher at Huntsville Intermediate School in Arkansas. The two week tournament, May 7 – 18, is presented by Farmers Insurance as part of the Thank America’s Teachers initiative.
Jake joins 14 other teachers as they compete for $100,000 and to qualify for the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. They each received a $2,500 to fund classroom projects.
“Alex [Trebek] surprised me by asking what Gifted and Talented is,” said Jake. “The contestant coordinators pick three of our interesting facts to give to him, and gifted and talented wasn’t on the list. Honestly, I don't remember much about what I said. I threw in asynchronous development, and briefly defined that.”
“One thing that really sticks with me: Alex addressed all of us as a group at the end, and he said that without teachers, they wouldn't have a show—It’s thanks to us that people are able to compete on Jeopardy!,” Jake continued.
Tune in next Friday, May 11, for Jake’s quarter final appearance!
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