Midwest Center for GATE

04/03/2022

Some of our lower elementary students went to Wonderscope this weekend. Highly recommend for the younger crowd!

04/02/2022

Who are you cheering on? Our house is Rock Chalk and Blue Devils all the way.

A closer look at the two Final Four games on Saturday's NCAA Tournament slate

04/02/2022

Looking for something FREE and FUN to do? Check out the Parade of Hearts!

Plot twist- hand the map over to your student and have them be the navigator!

The parade of hearts is a public arts experience located in the heartland of the united states. From March – the end of May, original artwork based on the kc heart will be placed around the city as an example of unification and to make our communities stronger. Raised funds will go towards those m...

04/02/2022

Did you know the first movie theatre opened on this day, April 2, 1902!?

On this day, April 2,1902 the first permanent motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles. Thomas Lincoln Tally’s Electric Theatre charged a dime to see an hour’s entertainment, includ…

04/01/2022

Fun virtual event for the history buffs out there!

Please join us on April 6th, 7 p.m. at Drake University’s Knapp Center for the 42nd Bucksbaum lecture, featuring presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. Meacham is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and is currently working on a biography of President James Madison and his wife Dolley. This event is free and open to the public, no tickets required. The lecture will be streamed at https://live.drake.edu.

04/01/2022

There are many benefits to NOT separating students by age. This article sums up our thoughts in a succinct manner. Quick read!

Multi-grade classrooms have always made sense to me from a developmental perspective. Here is why.

04/01/2022

It’s a new month which means new book selection!

Elementary
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Middle School
Wonder by R. J. Palacio

High School
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

04/01/2022

Our favorite is Weird but True.
This list from We Are Teachers is awesome!

More than just musicals.

03/31/2022

Today is the last day to register for the Spring Noetic Math competition. Message us TODAY if you want your student to participate!

National Math Contest for Elementary Students

03/30/2022

Spots are filling for Fall 2022!

Welcome to Midwest GATE Get Involved Our StoryIt all began when our oldest daughter was tested as profoundly gifted at her local school. We always thought she was special and unique- but really, every child is special and unique. What we didn’t anticipate were the challenges that would arise fr....