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No hassle summer work

Hi everyone! Just checking in from the middle of our vacation. Before I left campus, I was asked by a few parents about what they could have their child do during the summer that would help keep their reading and … Continue reading

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Genius hour: Students, what would you like to learn today? – CNN.com

I remember first being introduced to this idea after watching a TED talk on how Google boosts productivity and out of the box thinking- there are several other companies that use this as well. I think it could have a … Continue reading

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11 Foreign Education Policies That Could Transform American Schools

I really like a majority of these suggestions…. 11 Foreign Education Policies That Could Transform American Schools.

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The Global Search for Education: Its an App App App App World! | C. M. Rubin

The Global Search for Education: Its an App App App App World! | C. M. Rubin.

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How Reading Literature Cultivates Empathy | Edutopia

How Reading Literature Cultivates Empathy | Edutopia.

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Addressing Our Needs: Maslow Comes to Life for Educators and Students | Edutopia

Addressing Our Needs: Maslow Comes to Life for Educators and Students | Edutopia.

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Registration is open!

Our summer programs are posted and now available for the taking! I cannot believe the courses that are being offered. So many choices…. I wish I could take some! New this year is the Hornet Camp in June, and for … Continue reading

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Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers | Duke TIP

Always an ongoing problem for the parents of  voracious and accelerated readers – CONTENT! Just because they “can” read it, doesn’t mean they should. Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers | Duke TIP.

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Best Books for Gifted Children

Nice list of texts- but I think for all children, not just gifted! Best Books for Gifted Children.

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The snow has me thinking of summer!

It’s official- the summer programs have now been posted! https://www.hackleyschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=170906 I am so looking forward to reprising my online literature circles this summer. I love that my students can literally be anywhere in the world and log in whenever they … Continue reading

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