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We are excited to share that we are presenting at this year’s National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Teachers Summit on February 11!

Our session, The Leadership Lab: Strategies to Develop Student Voice and Agency, focuses on practical, identity-centered tools that help middle and high school gifted and advanced learners lead their learning with confidence, purpose, and meaningful engagement.

We’ll explore routines that build autonomy, structures that elevate student voice, and strategies that empower learners to take ownership of their growth—because when students lead, classrooms transform. We are honored to learn alongside educators who believe in potential, brilliance, and the power of students’ voices.

Learn more here: https://www.nagc.org/2026-teachers-summit

📚 ATTENTION, TEACHERS! 📚

Join us for a FREE webinar with Dr. Tamra Stambaugh exploring practical models and frameworks for differentiating instruction. Learn how to add depth, complexity, and abstractness to lessons, strengthen questioning, and support students in developing expertise and talent across disciplines. Share with your friends!

January 10, 2026 • 11 a.m.–12 noon ET

Register now: https://gifted.uconn.edu/free_webinars/

Calling all young Kentucky artists. Start off the new year by using your gifts to spread hope to people across the commonwealth.

I cannot wait to see the work done by our young people.

Advance Your Teaching. Empower Gifted and Advanced Learners.

Teachers—are you ready to take the next step in your career? NKU’s Gifted & Talented Endorsement is:
✅ Affordable – Only $4,000 total
✅ Flexible – 100% online, self-paced
✅ Fast – Complete within one calendar year
✅ Impactful – Gain strategies to meet the needs of advanced learners in today’s fast-paced classrooms

Invest in your growth while making a difference for students who need you most. Start your journey today and unlock new opportunities in teaching and leadership.

Learn more & apply today by contacting Lesley Webster [email protected] or 859-572-6330.

What Does “Six Seven” Mean?

I’m tired of hearing it—might as well have them write about it.

Link here: https://briantolentino.com/what-does-six-seven-mean/

We need your voice now more than ever. Funding for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education Program — a lifeline for research, innovation, and equity in gifted education — has not been reinstated in the FY26 federal budget proposal. The Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education Program is the only federal funding program specifically focused on supporting gifted and talented learners. Losing this important funding would be a significant step backward for the field of gifted and talented education.

Support Gifted Education in FY 2026 The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Education includes the elimination of the Javits program, replacing it with the proposed smaller, more general “K–12 Simplified Funding Program.” This would result in fewer states...

🚨 Exciting News for Educators! 🚨

NKU is now offering a Self-Paced Gifted Education Endorsement Program — designed with busy teachers in mind! 🙌

✅ 100% online
✅ Work at your own pace (take up to one year)
✅ Only $4,000 total for all 4 courses
✅ Perfect for those looking to better serve gifted and talented students

Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or take the next step in your career, this flexible and affordable program is the perfect fit.

📚 Enroll this summer or fall and complete classwork when it works best for you!

👉 Learn more by emailing me at [email protected].

Unleashing Potential: Transforming Gifted Learners Into Tomorrow’s Leaders at the NAGC Teacher Summit with Sara Runge and Kimberly Clayton-Code! 🌟

Dr. Runge and Clayton-Code dove into best practices for developing student leader identity, impact leadership, philanthropy, confidence, and STEM career exploration—empowering gifted learners to shape their futures! 🔥 They shared insights and strategies with fellow educators passionate about unlocking student potential to inspire the next generation of leaders! 💡✨