Gifted and talented education is a critical area that requires attention and investment, as it not only helps talented students reach their full potential but also plays a crucial role in fostering innovation, creativity, and progress in our society. Our…
In June of 2022, the Arizona Legislature passed a historic FY2023 budget that provides an additional $800 million dollars to provide much-needed funding for special education, school safety, teacher pay, and facility repairs. But - if the Legislature doesn’t vote…
Our 2022 Candidate Survey Results are in - we contacted the candidates in all of the legislative districts in Arizona to hear their thoughts on Gifted and Talented Education in our state. Here are their responses to our short survey!…
Rural gifted children are being neglected: An interview with Paula McGuire Rural schools, which educate one out of every five children in America, have long been an afterthought in education policy, and gifted education is no different. Popular initiatives like separate classrooms or schools for advanced learners,…
The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Board of Directors, the Association’s members, and the entire community of gifted supporters in Arizona mourn the loss of Dr. Marcia Gentry who passed away on August 31, 2022. At the time of…
Arizona State University Researchers Find Participation in The Brilliance, Excellence, and Equity Project Increases Teachers’ Cultural Competency Around Gifted Education TEMPE, AZ – A trio of researchers at Arizona State University recently completed an independent evaluation the effectiveness of The…
Free Universal Screening Opportunity for Gifted Education for Arizona Public School Students in 2nd Grade The Arizona legislature once more appropriated $850,000 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to support the opportunity for all public schools to evaluate…
Imagine a world where students are taught to work together to solve individual and shared community problems through critical thinking, problem based learning and STEAM programs. Imagine a world where funding for these programs is equitable, accessible and plentiful. Recently,…
"Because with boys failure is attributed to external factors and success is attributed to ability, they keep their confidence, even with failure. With girls, it's just the opposite. Because their success is attributed to good luck or hard work and…
Please enjoy this incredibly special poem, drafted by Dr. Jason McIntosh in honor of our 48th Annual Conference!