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Both the Davidson Academy Reno and Davidson Academy Online 2019-2020 applications are now open! The Davidson Academy offers two educational options specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted students – an online campus for those living anywhere in the U.S. and a day school on the University of Nevada, Reno campus for local residents. See below for more details. |
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What's New in Gifted
Education
Announcing the 2018 Davidson Fellows
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Meet the 2018 Davidson Fellows!
Davidson
Fellows have
completed
graduate-level
projects or
portfolios
that have
the
potential to
benefit
society.
Each will
receive a
scholarship
and be
recognized
for their
achievements
at a special
awards
reception in Washington, D.C.
Positive contributions to society made by the 2018 Davidson Fellows include:
- Developing research to help provide individualized training and targeted feedback to surgeons to improve surgical care quality. (Amy Jin, Laureate, pictured
left)
- Creating an inexpensive trap that detects mosquitoes carrying the Zika
virus, making it ideal for remote locations and disadvantaged regions.
(Rahul Subramaniam, Laureate, pictured right)
- Developing a personalized, targeted treatment for patients with
glioblastoma, which can determine relevant characteristics of a tumor in a
fraction of the time. (Kavya Kopparapu, Laureate)
- Attempting to explore the emotions and motives of music on people, and how
it creates immortal will and is necessary for people to connect with each other. (Ann
Liu)
- Developing an inexpensive, remote tool to detect early stage Parkinson’s disease within milliseconds.
(Erin Smith)
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NAGC
Conference
Thousands of individuals
from around
the world
will come
together
November
15-18 for
the
National Association
for
Gifted
Children's
65th
Annual
Convention
in
Minneapolis. The
largest gathering
devoted to gifted and talented education offers:
- 300+ content-rich sessions covering 16 topic
strands in gifted education
- Networking with gifted education leaders, parents,
teachers, and renowned researchers
- Family Day fun and learning experiences
- Live interviews and engaging conversations with
leading experts
- Exhibit Hall featuring state of the art products,
publications, and resources
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James T. Webb: In Memoriam
The Davidson Institute mourns the recent passing of
James Webb, PhD. Dr. Webb had a profound impact on many. He founded the organization Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), where families with 2e children could find resources and feel "at home." He will be missed by many; his legacy will live on. Visit his "In memoriam" page and view a recent blog post by Dr. Marianne Kuzujanakis.
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Davidson
News
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Davidson
Academy -
Online and
Reno
Campuses
The
Davidson Academy
offers two
educational
options
specifically
designed to
meet the
needs of
profoundly
gifted
students –
an online
campus
for those
living
anywhere in
the U.S. and
a day school
on the
University
of Nevada,
Reno campus
for local
residents. Both options
are centered
on a
rigorous
academic
environment
where
students thrive among
their
intellectual
peers.
Academy
classes are
grouped by
ability
rather than
by age,
providing
profoundly
gifted
students an
educational
opportunity
matched to
their
abilities,
strengths
and
interests.
Apply Today!
The
2019-2020
applications
are open
for both the
Davidson
Academy
Online
campus
and
Reno
day school!
Visit the
Qualification
Criteria and How to Apply
pages to
read about
the
application
process. The
deadline to
apply for
the Reno
campus is
Jan. 30,
2019. The
deadline to
apply for
the online
campus is
March 31,
2019.
New Overview
Video
The new
Davidson Academy
Overview Video
has just
been
released!
Learn what
makes the
Academy
unique from
firsthand
accounts of
those who
know the
school best:
students,
parents,
governing
board
members,
instructors
and staff.
Hear about
the school's
curriculum,
social
atmosphere
and more!
Visit the Davidson
Academy
for an
On-Site Tour
Upcoming school tours will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays (RSVP Required):
Oct.
19,
Nov. 16 and
Dec. 7.
For more
info, please email outreach@davidsonacademy.unr.edu.
Davidson
Academy
Online
Virtual Open
Houses
Join us to learn more about this exciting online learning option
on the
following
dates: Mon.,
Oct.
22, 5 pm PT;
Tues.,
Nov.
27, 6 pm PT;
Mon.,
Dec.
10, 4 pm PT; Thurs.,
Jan.
24, 5 pm PT; Tues.,
Feb. 19, 6 pm PT;
and,
Wed. Mar. 13, 4 pm PT.
RSVP >
Please email
online@davidsonacademy.unr.edu
if you have
any
questions.
In the News
Why
More Kids
are Going
Back to
School
Without
Leaving Home
>
The 50 smartest public high schools in America
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Summer at Davidson
Spend some of your summer with Davidson! We offer opportunities for the whole family and students of all ages.
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Davidson Summmer STARS*
Ages 8-11:
STARS offers Davidson Young Scholars the chance to attend a short, residential summer program with peers from all over the country.
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Davidson REACH Summer Seminar*
Ages 12-13: A new summer program designed exclusively for curious young minds! Davidson Young Scholars have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific course topics during this 10-night residential experience.
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Davidson THINK Summer Institute
Ages 13-16: THINK is a challenging academically-focused program for gifted students who attend two full courses at University of Nevada, Reno and receive college credit. Note: THINK participants do not need to be Davidson Young Scholars.
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Young Scholar Summit*
Family Event: During this weekend experience, Young Scholar families from all over the country connect with one another while enjoying special activities, workshops, and dynamic speakers.
*To participate in STARS, REACH and/or the annual Summit event,
learn how to become a part of the Young Scholar community.
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Legislative
& Policy
News
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FLORIDA – The Leon County school district is using funds from a federal Title IV grant to enhance its gifted programs by hiring more teachers and expand student screenings. The goal is to place more gifted teachers at schools in low-income neighborhoods and screen more second-graders for the program. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
A new Pinellas County gifted center is expected to open in Palm Harbor next school year. Source: Tampa Bay Times
ILLINOIS – Illinois schools are now required to have systems in place to identify and advance or accommodate academically gifted children of all ages. The Accelerated Placement Act is part of the statewide effort to close equity gaps, including for those who have been historically underserved. Source: Chicago Tribune
The Chicago school district will delay a plan to make gifted services available to more children outside of its test-in schools, despite opposition from advocates who pushed for a new state law to expand gifted services in Illinois schools. Source: Chalkbeat
MAINE – The Penobscot school district is expanding the scope of its gifted program this fall. Three assessments will now be used to identify students for the gifted program. Source: Penobscot Bay Press
MARYLAND – The Montgomery County school district has overhauled how it selects students for its magnet schools to increase diversity in gifted education programs. The district no longer accepts private intelligence tests, puts less weight on in-district cognitive tests and teacher recommendations, and instead provides more magnet school seats to students who are "outliers" at their neighborhood schools. Source: New York Times
NEW YORK – A new bill aims to expand gifted programs at New York City elementary and middle schools in order to increase diversity at specialized public high schools. Source: Wall Street Journal
PENNSYLVANIA – The Pittsburgh school district will implement a pilot program that would screen all second-grade students at six schools to identify candidates for formal gifted testing.If successful, the program would be expanded to all district second-graders. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
TENNESSEE – A school for gifted students recently opened in Collierville. Source: Commercial Appeal |
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On the Web
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Regeneron Science Talent Search
The
Regeneron Science Talent Search
is a great indicator of top STEM talent—thirteen Nobel prize winners participated in this program as high school students.
The 2019 application is now open! High school seniors across the United States are invited to share their original research projects and
could win up
to $250,000
through this
prestigious STEM competition.
Google
Science Fair
The seventh
Google Science Fair challenges students ages 13 to 18 to submit science projects that explore unanswered questions or tackle scientific hurdles that have yet to be overcome.
Finalist will go to Google’s headquarters in hopes of walking away with one of many awards or the grand prize. Students have until
December
12, 2018
to submit
their
projects.
Featured Articles and Resources
The
Davidson Gifted
Database features articles, resources and state policies to help students, parents and educators pinpoint gifted information.
Articles
Do’s and Don’ts for Motivating Your High-Ability Child
offers
successful
strategies
and
practices
for
motivating
gifted
children.
In The best educational YouTube channels for kids,
Michael J. Petrilli offers his thoughts on the best YouTube channels for learning for tweens and teens.
In Understanding the 2e Brain, Dr. Michael Postma
discusses
how typical
child
development
impacts the
presentation
of
twice-exceptionality
and vice
versa.
Resources
The
Boston University Summer Programs for High School Students offers
numerous
programs
in which
students can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse
themselves in hands-on learning.
The
NAGC Diversity Toolbox for Gifted LGBTQ Students was created
to provide
resources to
administrators,
teachers,
and
parents/caregivers
so that they
may better
understand
the needs of
gifted LGBTQ
students.
The
book
Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out: A Guide to the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Kids provides an engaging and encouraging look at raising gifted children today.
It focuses
on the
social and
emotional
aspects of
giftedness,
with
information
on perfectionism, self-advocacy, underachievement, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on gifted kids' relationships. |
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In the Spotlight
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Cosimo Fabrizio, Davidson Fellow
Encouraging Society to Recognize the Value of Storytellers
Cosimo Fabrizio of
South Orange, N.J.
will receive
$25,000 for
his
Davidson Fellows project, "21st Century Jazz Music - The Search for Authenticity."
What kind of impact can your Fellows project, “21st Century Jazz Music - The Search for Authenticity” have on society?
My work seeks to showcase the interconnectedness of tradition and innovation while also addressing the inherit difficulties of this balancing act. My portfolio also seeks to comment on the effect of institutionalization on artistic authenticity.
I hope my project will encourage our society to recognize the value of storytellers. I believe we as a society should encourage younger generations to actively seek out the storytellers of previous generations, so they can use that authentic understanding of history as a foundation for their innovation in the future. I also believe our society can benefit from questioning our current perceptions of the role of specialists and generalist in society.
While my project was written through the lens of Jazz music and the Jazz community, I believe the implications of these ideas are relevant to our society at large in these meaningful ways.
What are some of your short-term and long-term plans?
My short term goal is to make it through my first semester without getting beat up too bad by my freshman
writing seminar.
My long term goal is to be in a position where I can best protect, nourish and reform our nation’s democracy.
Please describe your academic setting and some positive experiences with mentors.
I am currently studying economics and government at Cornell University. I am privileged to have had a
number of incredible mentors in my life who have played significant roles in shaping my thinking into what it
is today.
Mr. T has helped me to grow as a musician and begin to shape my thinking into what it is today through my
time taking private lessons with him and my time watching him in rehearsals. Mr. Marsalis provided me with
the basis of my exploration into this topic of authenticity and his insight into the role tradition plays in
innovation is integral to my current understanding of the concept. Mr. Romay, affectionately known as Profe,
provided insight into the application of this concept outside of Jazz music and cross cultural boundaries. |
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“Gifted students learn best when they are intrinsically motivated, passionate, challenged, inspired, curious, and believe that what they are studying is meaningful and useful... If they feel truly 'seen' and understood, believe the school is investing its energy into their education as much as it does for other students, and wants them to excel, it will garner their respect.”
-- Gail Post, in the Gifted Challenges post, When gifted students feel disconnected from school |
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