Genius Denied
How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds
Simon & Schuster · Print & ebook · March 21, 2005
With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too.
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- Who it’s for
- A grounded look at what gifted students need when one-size-fits-all schooling falls short.
- Themes
- Education for gifted students, School challenges and underachievement, Parent advocacy and support networks
- Genres
- Gifted Education, Parenting Special Needs, Family Learning
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With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too. Gifted children forced into a "one size fits all" approach to schooling find themselves bored or frustrated, which can lead to underachievement, behavioral problems, or depression. Without sufficient challenges and resources, say Jan and Bob Davidson, America's brightest young minds languish, never reaching their full potential. Society can't afford that loss.
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In Genius Denied, the Davidsons -- founders of a nonprofit institute that provides assistance to gifted children -- offer hope and practical advice to parents and students alike. Through their own experiences and those of the families they've worked with, the Davidsons show parents how to find an appropriate education for their children, when to go outside the school system, and how to create a support network with school authorities and other parents. Genius Denied shows that with commitment and creativity, gifted students can get the education they deserve, one that nurtures their talents and minds.
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A grounded look at what gifted students need when one-size-fits-all schooling falls short.
Come here for
- Practical guidance on finding an education that fits
- Ideas for working with schools and other parents
Expect
- Family experiences alongside advice for parents and students
- A focus on nurturing bright students’ talents and minds
Where it sits
| Gifted Education | 99% |
|---|---|
| Family Learning | 31% |
| Parenting Special Needs | 28% |
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Publisher categories
- Education
- Gifted Education
- Teaching Methods
- Authors
- Jan Davidson, Bob Davidson, Laura Vanderkam
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- March 21, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Education for gifted students · School challenges and underachievement · Parent advocacy and support networks
- Reading lane
- Education