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Draft ESSA regulations: A mixed bag for educational excellence (4-12-16)

April 12, 2016
by Jonathan Plucker, NAGC Board Member and inaugural Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins University, and Brandon Wright, editorial director of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute

The Teacher’s Corner: Dreams of the future begin in the classroom (4-8-16)

Jeff Danielian
April 8, 2016
It is early April, and it seems that around this time each year, students have finally settled in, which can reflect either positively or negatively in their work, attitude, and friendships. The dynamics of any school environment pose a variety of challenges to educators, whether novice or experienced.

Dispelling the myths around gifted education (4-6-16)

April 6, 2016
How often have you heard, “Gifted students will do fine on their own?” This is just one of the many myths that become barriers to properly educating millions of high-potential students. The following is a list of the most prevalent myths in gifted education, accompanied by evidence rebutting each of them.

ESSA accountability: Don't forget the high-achievers

March 30, 2016
A guest blog post by Michael J. Petrilli, President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Challenges to the Pursuit of Equity in Excellence

March 23, 2016
by M. René Islas, Executive Director, and Keri Guilbault, NAGC Board Member & Assistant Professor, Notre Dame of Maryland University

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