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  1. article Gifted education goes beyond additional class work

    Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:00 am

    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.

  • article Gilbert meeting to provide information about gifted education

    Friday, April 6, 2012 10:15 am

    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.

  • The greatest gift

  • Modernist Gifts

    This March 23, 2011 file photo shows Nathan Myhrvold, author of "Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking," as he poses with books at the Institute for Culinary Education in New York. The former chief technology officer for Microsoft who turned his techie smarts to cooking in last year's massive six-volume tome "Modernist Cuisine," now is turning his attention to using science in the home kitchen. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

  • article The gift of bikes

    Friday, December 23, 2011 5:23 pm

    What’s better during winter break in Arizona than taking your bike out for a ride?

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  • article Conference for gifted kids’ parents

    Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:08 am

    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.  

  • article A gifted pianist

    Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:00 pm

    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

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  • article Ideas for picking gifts for graduates

    Monday, May 21, 2007 3:28 am

    High school graduation is just around the corner, and many graduates will be soon be ripping into presents and checks from friends and family.

  • article A grand gift for music

    Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:45 am

    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.

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  • article Outdoors: Gifts for the substantial budget

    Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:27 am

    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.

  • article It's a gift: EV schools differ on how they handle gifted learners

    Tuesday, May 11, 2004 4:50 pm

    April 26, 2004

  • article San Tan to increase gifted classrooms

    Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:58 am

    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.

  • article Spring social for gifted students and their parents

    Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:23 pm

    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.

  • article Options expanding for parents of gifted students

    Monday, March 5, 2012 7:12 am

    Once again, East Valley school districts are shifting into high gear to offer options for families of gifted children.

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  • article ‘Hot’ electronic gifts available for the holidays

    Thursday, November 24, 2011 2:00 pm

    Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.

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  • article ‘Hot’ electronic gifts available for the holidays

    Thursday, November 24, 2011 2:00 pm

    Electronic devices and gadgets continue to remain a popular item on holiday wish lists for men and women alike.

    5 article(s)

  • article Lawyers show appreciation for educators

    Tuesday, December 6, 2011 12:00 pm

    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.

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  • article Gifted classes extended to younger students

    Wednesday, December 20, 2006 5:16 am

    Students at Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Scottsdale will be able to take gifted classes as early as kindergarten next school year.

  • article Gift ideas plentiful for the outdoors enthusiast

    Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:49 am

    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.

  • article Higley offering program for gifted students

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 3:42 pm

    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.

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  • article Chandler education briefs

    Saturday, September 6, 2008 6:19 pm

      Seton Catholic High holds benefit sale

  • article Race focuses on education, accountability

    Friday, August 15, 2008 8:06 pm

    Government and education reform will continue to be key in the District 19 legislative race for the Arizona House of Representatives.

  • article Shepherd students win at Education Expo

    Sunday, April 25, 2004 7:12 am

    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.

  • article Rescue facility to focus on educating public

    Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:18 am

    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.

  • article Rescue facility to focus on educating public

    Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:17 am

    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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