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<td> <b><font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2">Intel Science Talent Search
Recognizing America's Brightest Young Scientists</font></b><br>
<font face="arial" size="2"><img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_14/intel2.jpg" alt="Intel Science Talent Search" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="5">The potential of America's youth to change the world through
scientific innovation was prominently
displayed recently, as the Intel Corporation and Society for Science & the Public (SSP) recognized the winners of the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2863/0/">2014 Intel Science Talent Search (STS)</a>.
Eric Chen won the top award of $100,000 for his research
that could lead to a new class of drugs to control influenza
outbreaks during a pandemic; second place winner Kevin Lee
was awarded $75,000 for his development of a mathematical
model to describe the shape of the heart, which could
provide insights into arrhythmia and may lead to better
treatments; and third place finisher
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2864/0/">William Kuszmaul</a>,
a 2013 Davidson Fellow, received $50,000 for developing a new
approach to the mathematics of modular enumeration, which has
applications
to numerous problems in computer science, bioinformatics and
computational
biology.
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Congratulations to 2013 Davidson Fellow
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2865/0/">Natalie Ng</a>,
who was the fifth place
finisher for developing a diagnostic tool to more accurately
predict the spread of breast cancer cells, and 2012 Davidson Fellow
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2866/0/">Anand Srinivasan</a>,
who was the eighth place finisher for his
neural-network-based computer model, which learns patterns in DNA. View the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2867/0/">press release</a> and
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2868/0/">click here</a> for a detailed description of each of the finalists' projects. Sources:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2869/0/">
Los Angeles Times</a>,
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2870/0/">
NBC News</a><br>
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Gifted Education Webinars</b></font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">A number of gifted organizations and
advocates across the country provide access to gifted
education experts and resources through a unique channel -
webinars.<br>
<br>
<strong>National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) - Webinars On Wednesdays</strong><br>
<img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_14/wow.jpg" alt="Gifted Education Webinars" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="5">NAGC offers
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1212/0/">Webinars On Wednesdays (WOW)</a>
to
directly provide gifted experts to classroom teachers, counselors,
graduate students, parents, GT coordinators and administrators, sharing
practical advice and updates on the latest issues in gifted education.
Upcoming webinars
include: A Twice-Exceptional Discussion to Help Teachers and
Parents Better Advocate for Services; Creating a Diversity Toolbox for
Gifted Education;
and more! Experience the live WOW sessions to listen, view slides,
access handouts, and pose questions to presenters, as well as interact
with other participants. All prior WOW sessions
are available on their website.<br>
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<strong>Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted Webinars (SENGinars)</strong><br>
<img src="http://news.ditd.org/May_11/seng2.JPG" alt="Gifted Education Webinars" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="5"><a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2871/0/">SENGs webinars (SENGinars)</a> provide convenient access to many of the top
experts in the gifted field discussing issues related to the
social and emotional needs of the gifted. These 90-minute
webinars are designed expressly for parents, educators and
mental health professionals who work with gifted children.
The webinars are $40 per person and include a link to the
recording and slides one week after the presentation.
Upcoming webinars include: The Role of Gifted Youth and
Community in Creating Positive Solutions to the Trauma of
Bullying; Beyond Academics - Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted; and more!
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<strong>Other Webinars</strong><ul><li>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2872/0/">University of California, Irvine Extension program</a>
- Recently offered their 6th Annual Gifted & Talented Education Webinar Series.
Parents, teachers and administrators can view four gifted
webinars on-demand for free on the website.</li><li>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2873/0/">Center for Talented Youth</a>
- Offers webinars that explain both their
program offerings as well as a variety of
topics related to gifted education.</li><li>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2874/0/">Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College</a>
- Administers the <em>Gifted Education Matters</em> webinar series,
which includes an upcoming webinar on Social Media in Gifted Education.</li></ul>
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<b><font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2">Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) Seeks High-Performing 7th Graders</font></b><br>
<img src="http://news.ditd.org/July_13/jkc.jpg" alt="Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF)" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="5">The
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2180/0/">Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF)</a>
is seeking high-performing 7th
graders with financial need for its
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2875/0/">Young Scholars Program</a>.
Selected students have access to an educational adviser and
services, which may include help planning a suitable
academic course load, summer academic and enrichment program
opportunities, study-abroad and community-service
opportunities, lessons to develop music, art, or other
talents, college and career counseling, and the opportunity
to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. The
application is now open and will close <strong>March 20</strong>.<br>
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A free public school, <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/473/0/">The Davidson Academy of Nevada</a>
encourages and supports the abilities, strengths, and interests of
profoundly gifted middle and high school students who score in the
99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance
tests, such as the SAT or ACT. If you are interested in applying to
The Davidson Academy for the 2014-2015 school year,
the final application deadline is
<strong>April 1</strong>. Please visit the
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How to Apply</a>,
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Qualification Criteria</a> and the
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pages for more information.<br>
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Prospective
students interested in receiving email updates about the
Academy can subscribe to <i>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1076/0/">The Davidson Academy eNewsletter</a></i> by
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/962/0/">clicking here</a>.<br>
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<b><font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2">2014 THINK Summer Institute</font><br>
<img src="http://news.ditd.org/October_10/thinkphoto.jpg" alt="THINK Summer Institute" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="0"></b><font width="165" height="108" face="Arial" size="2">With
an application deadline of <strong>April 1</strong>,
the <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/958/0/">THINK Summer Institute</a>
is a three-week residential summer program on the
campus of the University of Nevada, Reno where
students can earn up to six college credits by
completing two university courses. The 2014 THINK
Summer Institute will run from July 12 through Aug.
2. Tuition is $3,400 and covers course credits,
books and materials, room and board and the cost of
planned activities. Need-based scholarships are
available. To qualify, students must be 13 to 16
years old during THINK and must meet or exceed a
composite SAT score of 1130 (excludes writing
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<font size="2">T<font width="165" height="108" face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2">he
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/994/0/">Davidson Young Scholars</a>
program provides FREE services designed to nurture and support
profoundly gifted young people and their families, including talent
development and educational advocacy, an online community, annual
get-togethers, and the Ambassador Program. Applications are due the
first of each month. For more information, see the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/995/0/">How to Apply</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1576/0/">Qualification Criteria</a>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1154/0/">ALABAMA</a></b></font>
State Senator Arthur Orr has sponsored a bill that would provide more
gifted education funding for state school districts. If the bill becomes
law this year, it is unlikely money will be available until fiscal
year 2016. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2876/0/">Times Daily</a><br>
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The
Huntsville City school board has hired three new consultants to help
with the districts gifted and advanced programs. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2877/0/">al.com</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2777/0/">
ARKANSAS</a></b></font> After recently voting on whether to turn Geyer
Springs Elementary School into an academy only for gifted and talented
children, the Little Rock School District announced the school will only
serve grades 3-5 as "gifted and talented. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2878/0/">THV-11</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1355/0/">
COLORADO</a></b></font> The House Education Committee recently passed a
spending bill intended to improve gifted and talented education at a
cost of $5 million. Elements of House Bill 14-1102 would require that
districts hire qualified gifted and talented coordinators, and also
evaluate all students to determine gifted and talented status before the
third grade. The bill will now be sent to the House Appropriations
Committee. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2879/0/">Chalkbeat Colorado</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1158/0/">
GEORGIA</a></b></font> Columbus State University recently announced
that it is developing an Honors College to broaden opportunities for
current and future gifted students. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2880/0/">WTVM</a><br>
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<img src="http://news.ditd.org/August_09/redcarp.JPG" alt="Gifted Legislation" align="right" border="0" hspace="13" vspace="0"><font color="#000099" face="verdana" size="2"><b><a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1050/0/">ILLINOIS</a></b></font>
A recent three-month audit of the Oswego City School District gifted
education program revealed the need for a major overhaul.
Recommendations included a more centralized oversight of the gifted
program and a general screening process in second or third grade.
Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2881/0/">Aurora Beacon News</a> <br>
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The
Elgin-based School District U-46 is settling its long-standing case
that caused the district to revise how it assesses students for gifted
education programs. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2882/0/">Elgin Courier News</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1364/0/">
NEVADA</a></b></font> About $178,000 will be spent to universally test
all 19,900 second graders at Clark Countys poorest, highest-minority
schools, designed to increase minority students representation in the
districts gifted and talented education programs. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2883/0/">Las Vegas Review-Journal</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/978/0/">
MISSOURI</a></b></font> Officials in the Maryville R-2 School District are hoping to launch a Talented and Gifted program for exceptional
first through eighth graders in the district next school year. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2884/0/">KMAland</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2489/0/">
MISSISSIPPI</a></b></font> The Rankin County School District plans to
replace its high school gifted program with Advanced Placement and
dual-enrollment courses, citing dwindling enrollment and competition from
elective and college-credit courses for the decision. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2885/0/">
Jackson Clarion Ledger</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1463/0/">
NEW JERSEY</a></b></font> A new gifted and talented program for middle
school students will debut in
the Trenton Public School District next fall. To be invited to
participate in the program, a student must be high-performing based on
three of seven measures
- test scores, grades, performance, art or science projects,
intelligence testing, teacher or administration recommendation, and
parent or student recommendation. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2886/0/">The Star Ledger</a> <br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/993/0/">
WASHINGTON</a></b></font> A local committee of teachers and parents in
the
Sunnyside School District recently met to develop a plan for the Office
of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to address the needs of the
districts gifted students. The plan will call for enhanced and deeper
study challenges of all subject matter in the curriculum. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2887/0/">Daily Sun News</a><br>
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Beginning
in September, the Port Angeles School District will start a program to
serve gifted and talented students in all grades. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2888/0/">Peninsula Daily</a><br>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1468/0/">
WISCONSIN</a></b></font> The Trevor-Wilmot school district has
expanded its gifted and talented programming to include a mixed-age
class for students at one of its elementary schools. The class takes the
place of reading and language arts for the students taking part in the
program. Source:
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2889/0/">Kenosha News</a> <br>
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<font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="1">How gifted-friendly is your state? Find out
on the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1042/0/">
Davidson Gifted Database State Policy Map</a>.
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If you know of new legislation, please contact the <font color="#000000"><a href="mailto:admin@davidsongifted.org">Communications Team</a>.</font></font></div>
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<font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Gifted Exchange Blog</b></font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">Read Laura Vanderkam's take on all things gifted.
One of her recent posts is, "<i>Bedtime math is back!</i>" Join the <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/587/0/">discussion</a>
today!<br>
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<font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2">Twice Exceptional (2e) Newsletter - "Spotlight on 2e" Series</font></b><br>
<img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_14/2e.jpg" alt="2e Newsletter" align="right" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="2"><font face="Arial" size="2">The
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2890/0/">Twice-Exceptional Newsletter</a>, is the only publication aimed squarely at
the intersection of giftedness and learning challenges. Published by the newsletter, the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2891/0/">Spotlight on 2e Series</a> includes
10 titles, with more planned in the future: <em>Parenting Your Twice-exceptional Child</em>;
<em>Understanding Your Twice-exceptional Student</em>; <em>Understanding the Gifted Child with Attention Deficit</em>;
<em>The Twice-exceptional Child with Asperger Syndrome</em>; G<em>uiding the Twice-exception Child: A Collection of Columns by Meredith Warshaw</em>; <em>The 2e Reading Guide: Essential Books for Understanding the Twice-exceptional Child</em>;
<em>Caring for the Mental Health of the Twice-exceptional Child</em>; <em>The Mythology of Learning: Understanding Common Myths about 2e Learners</em>;
<em>Writing and the 2e Learner: Issues and Strategies</em>; and <em>The Twice-exceptional Child with Dyslexia</em>.<br>
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</strong><font width="67" height="94" face="Arial" size="2">The Davidson Gifted Database at <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1049/0/">www.DavidsonGifted.org/DB</a> is a gateway to resources for
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<img src="http://news.ditd.org/October_09/sig_logo.jpg" alt="SIG" align="right" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="6"><a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1677/0/">Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)</a>, a program of the
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1283/0/">National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT)</a>,
offers three-week academic summer camps for gifted and
talented students between the ages of 5 to 18. In addition to longstanding residential summer programs,
SIG has expanded to day and commuter summer programs as well as
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2819/0/">SIG Beyond: Online</a> programs that run during the academic year.
Locations include Columbia University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago
and more.<br>
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<font face="Arial" size="2"><img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_11/eps2.jpg" alt="Epsilon" height="62" align="left" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="1" width="203">Application season
is continuing for <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2021/0/">The Epsilon Camp</a>,
a two-week summer residential camp for exceptionally and profoundly
gifted students ages 8
to 11 who love math. In 2014, the two-week summer residential camp will
be held on the campus of Seattle Pacific University from July 27
through August 10. Epsilon Camp is an intellectually rigorous program
for young students, taught by university professors of mathematics and
directed by Dr. George Thomas, founder of MathPath and Canada/USA
MathCamp. There is also a workshop designed to help parents build
mathematical and social maturity in the EG/PG child. A unique feature
of Epsilon Camp is apartment-style housing on campus for each family; at
least one parent must attend with each child. Space is limited.
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Epsilon Camp has also announced a new camp for similar students who are 6 and
7 years old, called
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2791/0/">Delta Camp</a>, which will
admit only 12 students in 2014 and run
concurrently with Epsilon Camp.<br>
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<img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_14/promys2.jpg" alt="PROMYS" align="right" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="6">For
those interested in joining 80 mathematically ambitious high school
students, 20 counselors, research mentors, faculty and guest lecturers
for six weeks of rigorous mathematical exploration, Boston University's <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2892/0/">Programs in Mathematics for Young Scientists
(PROMYS)</a> offers students full and partial need-based financial
aid. PROMYS seeks to provide an environment for young people that will
arouse their curiosity and encourage a deep personal involvement with
the creative elements in mathematics. The application deadline for the
2014 session is April 15.<br>
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<strong>Articles</strong><br>
The article, <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2893/0/">Tips for Parents: Advocacy and Gifted Learners</a>,
is from a seminar hosted by SaDohl Jones, who shares information related to advocacy.<br>
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The article, <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2894/0/">Tips for Parents: Anger Management for Your Gifted Child</a>,
is from a seminar hosted by Kiesa Kay, who provides advice on approaching anger management in relation to gifted students.<br>
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The article, <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2895/0/">Tips for Parents: Raising Gifted Children Who Think for Themselves</a>,
is from a seminar hosted by Paula Wilkes, who outlines several
characteristics of independent, self-directed learners.<br>
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<strong>Resources</strong><br>
The
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2896/0/">Life of Fred book series</a>
is an array of math and language arts books in which each text is
written in the style of a novel with a humorous story line. Each section
tells part of the life of Fred Gauss and how, in the course of his
life, he encounters the need for math and language arts. <br>
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A companion guide to the book for parents, <a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2897/0/">Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child's Fears</a>, the book
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2898/0/">From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears</a>
is designed to teach students how to conquer the Worry Monster by using
several easy-to-follow strategies to overcome worry and fear.<br>
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One of the world's largest publishers of books for gifted students, the aim of
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2899/0/">Royal Fireworks Press</a>
is to enhance the educational experience of gifted and talented
children, and provide teachers, administrators and parents with
relevant books.<br>
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<font face="Arial" size="2">March 16 -
<font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Washington Post,</i> </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2900/0/">Why I no longer fear the SAT</a>
<font face="Arial" size="1">(Jay Mathews)</font><br>
March 16 -
<font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Boston Globe</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2901/0/">The poor neglected gifted child</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Amy Crawford)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 14 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Co.Design</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2902/0/">The One Extraordinary Skill All Prodigies Share</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Eric Jaffe)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March
11 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>InsiderOnline</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2903/0/">No (Gifted) Child Left Behind</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Chester E. Finn)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 10 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Minneapolis Star Tribune,</i> </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2904/0/">Minneapolis parents of gifted feel driven to Bloomington</a></font>
<font face="Arial" size="1">(Steve Brandt)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 6 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Creativity Post,</i> </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2905/0/">What Do IQ Tests Test?: Interview with Psychologist</a></font>
<font face="Arial" size="1">(Scott Barry Kaufman)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 6 - <i>
<font face="Arial" size="1">New York Times, </font>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2906/0/">The Story Behind the SAT Overhaul</a></font>
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(J. Brasher)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 5 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Babble</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2907/0/">The Afflictions of Raising a Gifted Child</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Selena Mae)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 3 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>ChicagoNow</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2908/0/">My View on Gifted Education</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Staff)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 3 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i> The Atlantic</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2909/0/">5-Year-Olds Can Learn Calculus</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Luba Vangelova)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">March 2 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Washington Post</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2910/0/">Skipping a grade is rare, but it might just save the world</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Jay Mathews)</font><br>
<font face="Arial" size="2">February 28 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Staunton News Leader</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2911/0/">Challenging students</a></font>
<font face="Arial" size="1">(Megan Williams)</font><br>
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February 19 - <font face="Arial" size="1">
<i>Education Views,</i> </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2912/0/">James Webb: Seminar on Gifted Kids and Adults</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Michael F. Shaughnessy)</font><br>
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February 16 - <font face="Arial" size="1"><i>Washington Post</i>, </font>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2913/0/">Tough class? That's a good thing</a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">
(Jay Mathews)</font><br>
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Discuss these stories and
more on the <b>
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1025/0/">Gifted Issues Discussion Forum</a></b>.<br>
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<font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="3"><b>William Graham, 14<br>
A Davidson Young Scholar Making a Difference</b></font>
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<img src="http://news.ditd.org/March_14/spot.jpg" alt="In the Spotlight" align="right" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="3"><font face="Arial" size="2"><em>The purpose of the
Davidson Young Scholars
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/1081/0/">Ambassador Program</a>
is to foster learning and civic engagement through community service,
volunteerism and leadership in highly motivated and mature Young
Scholars. William's project
is </em>The Luxasphere Project<em>.
The overall goal of this project is to inspire a large
conscious-raising international youth movement of utopian eco
sustainability through the lens of architecture, design and innovative
business. The Luxasphere strives to catch the attention of youth and
teens early so that they are invested in these areas once they become
adult consumers. </em></font><br>
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<font face="Arial" size="2"><font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>What are some past and present projects youve worked on to help make a positive difference in the lives of others?</strong></font><br>
For the last year I have been very involved in the Austin music
community, organizing peer music shows for causes. I was the youngest
artist to officially showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW) as both a
solo artist and with my band, the Painted Redstarts. I started a night
called the Proper Nang Night. We play music and raise money for
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), have had benefits for
injured musicians,
created scholarship funds, held orchestras and more.<br>
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This summer I organized
and hosted, with my friend Grace London, the first annual Youngbloods
Festival, designed to raise money for our new nonprofit
called Music for Music which puts music where there
previously was none. This year all the money we've raised is going to
one of the least funded school districts in the United
States to help fund a music program from the ground up.
Music makes everyone feel great. I believe we can all make a
big difference through our passions. I want to continue to
find ways to raise awareness, especially with my peers,
about environmental issues and to raise money for important
causes through music.<br>
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For my Luxasphere Project I am writing for the<em> Austin Chronicle</em> to
raise awareness of music and eco issues alike. I am also
working on an innovative idea to change the way that
disaster relief areas are helped.
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<font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>How has the Young Scholars program helped you to reach your goals and achieve your accomplishments?</strong></font><br>
The Young Scholars program has connected me to other students like
myself, including a few in Austin. The Ambassador training program has
been tremendous with all the support and the classes. It's like getting a
personal MBA training. It's been
inspiring and educational. I feel so lucky to have been part of it.
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<font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Please describe your academic setting and some positive experiences with mentors.</strong></font><br>
My main mentor for the Luxasphere and for my architecture interests
is Dr. Rachel Armstrong, a Sr. TED Global Fellow. I am almost done with
my high school credits, having
done a lot work through online gifted programs at Northwestern
University, Stanford's EPGY and Harvard's Extension. I was a 2013
<a target="_blank" href="http://ditdlyris.davdgrp.com/t/701148/53568/2239/0/">Thiel Fellowship</a> Candidate and have met some amazing people through that connection as well. <br>
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<b> <font color="#000099" face="Verdana" size="3">Closing Thought</font></b>
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<font face="arial" size="3"><i>"We at Intel celebrate the work
of these brilliant young scientists as a way to inspire the next
generation to follow them with even greater energy and excitement into a
life of invention and discovery. Imagine the new technologies,
solutions and devices they will bring to bear on<br>
the challenges we face. The Intel Science Talent Search<br>
finalists should inspire all of us with hope for the future."</i></font></div>
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<font face="arial" size="2"><i>~ Wendy Hawkins, Executive Director, Intel Foundation</i></font>
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