Overview
With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too. Gifted children forced into a ""one size fits all"" approach to schooling find themselves bored or frustrated, which can lead to underachievement, behavioral problems, or depression. Without sufficient challenges and resources, say Jan and Bob Davidson, America's brightest young minds languish, never reaching their full potential. Society can't afford that loss. In Genius Denied, the Davidsons -- founders of a nonprofit institute that provides assistance to gifted children -- offer hope and practical advice to parents and students alike. Through their own experiences and those of the families they've worked with, the Davidsons show parents how to find an appropriate education for their children, when to go outside the school system, and how to create a support network with school authorities and other parents. Genius Denied shows that with commitment and creativity, gifted students can get the education they deserve, one that nurtures their talents and minds.
Full Product Details
Author: Jan Davidson ,
Bob Davidson ,
Laura VanderKam
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Dimensions:
Width: 14.10cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.231kg
ISBN: 9780743254618
ISBN 10: 0743254619
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 21 March 2005
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
Dr. Miraca Gross Professor of Gifted Education, Director of the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Center, University of New South Wales, and author of Exceptionally Gifted Children A thought-provoking book which demonstrates vividly how the concept of equity has been misinterpreted in America's schools to deny an appropriate education to hundreds of thousands of children. A must-read for teachers and parents alike.
An absorbing look at how our nation is neglecting children of exceptional intelligence. -- <i>Booklist</i>
Through their work with gifted students, the Davidsons have discovered teaching methods that nurture the intellect. They present these methods eloquently. <p> -- Library Journal
Author Information
Jan and Bob Davidson are the founders of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, which provides financial and other assistance to gifted children. They live in Incline Village, Nevada. Laura Vanderkam is a contributing editor at Reader's Digest and is the coauthor of Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds. She lives with her husband in New York City.
