ACADEMICALLY GIFTED KIDS

Summer camp for gifted kids may seem like a great idea. Parents need to weigh the pros and the cons when examining whether to send their gifted kid to music, chess, computer science, or any academically-oriented camp.

I don't have a problem with special needs children getting extra attention at school; but it's time that very bright kids were recognized as special needs, too.

Gifted children are often more difficult to teach than other children because they lose passion for work that is too easy for them. They might also excel in one area while others fall short. Here are some tips to assist and motivate gifted kids.

This article is about the differences between gifted and smart childrfen and the reason it should be studied.

Gifted children don't always express their talents in obvious ways.

In his book Real Education, controversial author Charles Murray takes aim at the "educational romanticism" that has so long defined educational goals and reforms in America.

Pushing your children isn't always a good idea.

A child may be very strong in some areas and very weak in others. It is important to determine if a child has disabilities, but it is also important to recognize and nurture his strengths.

Free college can be the motivating factor to help students do better in school and improve the state of education.

Enhance your child's genius by developing a gifted program for your homeschool.

This article list five websites that will help parents get their children interested and excited about math.

This article describes the difficulties of having this type of twice exceptional child while offering advice for parents who need to find help coping.

Choosing the right sleepaway camp for your child requires some research, but children can learn important life lessons at summer camp. Here's how to choose a summer camp for your child.

Is your teen experiencing academic stress? Are you unsure on what you can do as a parent to help reduce your teen's academic stress?

As the next CBA comes upon us, here is a look back at a large talking point in the last one, and the unfairness it created in the NBA

A weekly memoir series. Chapter 5 is the conclusion of the kindergarten battle with Bobby.

This lesson plan is geared for grade 3 to grade 6 students. Homeschool teachers and traditional teachers will find the resources offered to be valuable in teaching students about the Revolutionary War.

An essay on first love

Examines the research concerning state-supported residential high schools and looks at the specific case of the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and the Humanities, located on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, IN.

As teachers we often wonder how to best get what we need from our students, whether it's good academic performance or decent behavior. It's very important to understand how punishment and reward systems work in order to get what we're asking for.