GT Schooling

If you have been immersed in the world of gifted children, odds are you’ve come across the term SEL or Social-Emotional Learning. In this post, we’ll explain SEL, what this means for a gifted child, bring to light some common misconceptions, and share how to support them in and out of the classroom.  What is…

When people think about gifted students, they often picture high test scores, accelerated math, or early reading skills. But one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — traits of advanced learners is creativity. In fact, creativity in gifted education is a core cognitive strength of gifted students that should be featured and nurtured…

Suddenly it’s January 2026, and with the New Year comes a familiar question—one gifted students hear more often as they grow older: What’s your New Year’s resolution? For some, it’s a lighthearted conversation starter. For gifted learners, however, New Year goal-setting can unintentionally reinforce an unhelpful message: set bigger goals, aim higher, do more. Because…

You’ve heard it before: boys will be boys. The playful platitude is a wink and nod to a social norm where behaviors are viewed and treated differently depending on the gender of the person exhibiting them. Unfortunately, education—specifically identifying gifted children— is not immune to this bias. Today, we’ll be discussing how GT girls may…