Todd Stanley

5 Books Every Gifted Program Educator Should Read

I love to learn through reading books and so over the course of my 22-year career in education, I have…

6 years ago

The Culture of Your Class Remains the Same

Over winter break, I had the privilege of teaching in Beijing, China. I was working for a company called Delight…

6 years ago

Why Gifted Children Can Be At-Risk Too

Often times people overlook the fact that gifted students can be just as at-risk as students we traditionally concern ourselves…

6 years ago

How to Personalize Professional Development

Professional development is a tricky thing. Districts are often times charged with the mammoth task of trying to provide PD…

6 years ago

Why Failure Is Actually a Good Thing

I was walking the other day and passed a skateboard park. In the park was a lone kid, probably no…

6 years ago

What Is the Difference Between Bright and Gifted?

Oftentimes, gifted kids are referred to as being bright. We want to be careful when labeling them with this because…

6 years ago

Lessons to Be Learned from the NYC System Gifted Dilemma

When word broke that NYC schools were considering 86ing all of their gifted programming, I was livid. After all, I…

6 years ago

The Importance of the First Day of School

When the first day of school rolled around this year, there was a positive buzz in the air. Kids had…

7 years ago

Why 8 Kids Tying Is A Wonderful Thing

A couple of months ago eight participants at the Scripps National Spelling Bee were crowned co-champions. There had been ties…

7 years ago

What Does It Mean to Be Almost Gifted?

Teachers and parents need to be purposeful with resources available The starting point for the question of what defines someone…

7 years ago