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Many people assume gifted education is simply providing accelerated or additional school work. Unfortunately, this philosophy often produces developmentally inappropriate gifted education, overworking children with unnecessary and destructive workloads. This type of gifted education focuses intensely on “academics” while neglecting the all around needs of the child such as providing for adequate music, sports and social opportunities. This philosophy also assumes gifted children learn best independently without the advantage of mentors to actively guide their learning progress.
Parents of gifted students in Gilbert can learn more about options available for their children during a meeting of the Gilbert Supporters of the Gifted 7 p.m. April 12.
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What’s better during winter break in Arizona than taking your bike out for a ride?
Parents of gifted and talented children are invited to attend the statewide conference “Parenting Arizona’s Gifted: A Day of Information and Inspiration,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at the Center for Educational Excellence, 1700 E. Elliott Road, No. 9. Cost is $25, including a sack lunch.
Mesa's David Chou, 18, will perform as a solo pianist with the Interlochen Philharmonic after being named one of two winners of the annual Concerto Competition at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan
High school graduation is just around the corner, and many graduates will be soon be ripping into presents and checks from friends and family.
When the Ravenscroft Trio performs Saturday night at Tempe Center for the Arts, they’ll share the spotlight with a fourth entity on stage — a piano.
Finding an inexpensive Christmas gift for a hunter or angler is fairly simple. Crankbaits, spinnerbaits and other lures will thrill most anglers, and a 7x riflescope, box of ammunition and something in camo will please most hunters.
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San Tan Learning Center has three self-contained gifted classrooms and will increase to five next year. For anyone interested in finding out more about San Tan Learning Center, 1475 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, the next open houses will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Games and learning will come together 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday during the Gilbert Supporters of the Gifted spring social and guest lecture.
Once again, East Valley school districts are shifting into high gear to offer options for families of gifted children.
Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.
Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.
A local husband and wife law team started a program that will award one teacher a $250 gift card each month to help pay for classroom supplies that would normally come out of their own pocket.
Students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Scottsdale will be able to take gifted classes as early as kindergarten next school year.
The holiday season is here. So what kind of gift are you planning to give to the outdoors enthusiast in your life? No idea? Don’t fret.
Shawna Meek moved her son, Connor, out of the Higley Unified School District after first grade because he wasn’t getting challenged and needed a better fit.
Seton Catholic High holds benefit sale
Government and education reform will continue to be key in the District 19 legislative race for the Arizona House of Representatives.
Shepherd Junior High School in Mesa made a clean sweep Saturday at the Current Events Challenge during the Tribune’s Education Expo at the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa.
Through the chain-link enclosure, Kevin Hansen pointed out the tiny gray and brown fox curled up in the tree branches at the Southwest Wildlife Foundation east of Scottsdale.
Through the chain-link enclosure, Kevin Hansen pointed out the tiny gray and brown fox curled up in the tree branches at the Southwest Wildlife Foundation east of Scottsdale.
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