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There is a field of experts in the area of mathematical abilities. They measure cognitive abilities to solve structured problems and constructive abilities to creativity problem solve. One person emerges that takes all this wonderful research and makes it available to the parent and the ordinary math teacher (not pursuing a Ph.D.): Dr. Ann Shoplik. …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2012/02/15/is-my-child-mathematically-gifted/
A friend, a phenomenal mom who helps provide her family a safe and loving home, who drives her kids from martial arts to sports to scouts to dance to Church, who volunteers alongside them with the handicapped and the poor, recently returned from a parent conference for her daughter. The school apologized they didn’t recognize …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2012/02/15/surprising-new-resources-rising-up-in-gifted-education/
It is a very bloody, violent rage of a song. A reader sent me the link. Ben Breedlove, whose inspiration life story YouTube recording I mentioned in the last blog, spoke of a dream where he was greeted by Kid Cudi (a rap star) quoting lines from his song Mr. Rager. I watch it – …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2012/01/13/addictions-and-sparks/
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By Dr. Ellen Cavanaugh in 21st century skills, Blog, Critical Thinking, Digital Footprint, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Leadership, Parenting, Purpose, Resilience, Vision
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December 30, 2011
Eighteen year old Ben Breedlove died on Christmas Day, leaving behind a touching video on the heart condition that took his life. This young man, who had struggled since age four with the fear of a young death, used social media to reach out to his friends and make new friends. Ben created the popular …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/12/30/dreams-and-hopes-for-a-new-year-in-the-eighth-continent/
What type of parent involvement helps kids do better in school? The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently conducted an investigation into the type of parent involvement experienced by students scoring high on the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) that is conducted worldwide to 15 year olds (and in which the US ranked …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/12/12/listen-so-carefully-you-can-hear-their-dreams/
I was given the great pleasure of addressing a group of parents recently at Sts. John and Paul in Wexford. We discussed together “Answering the Big Questions: When our Child’s Curiosity Leads Where They’re Not Ready to Go.” One of the parents asked the title question. Evidently, a ten year old, listening to popular music, …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/11/20/%e2%80%9cmom-what-does-menage-a-trios-mean%e2%80%9d/
I had an extraordinary evening with some of the students from Robert Morris University who attended this week’s evening on 21st century leadership. The conversation began hearing the stories of this phenomenal young people who have stepped up to pursue not only difficult studies (many heading into applied mathematics) but also volunteering on campus for …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/11/11/leadership-loss-and-mourning/
Elections, throughout the United States, are next Tuesday, November 8. Last year, 37.8% of voters went through the time and effort to cast a ballot. How many could tell you about the candidates whose names they placed a check beside? It is hard work to get ready to go to the voting booth. To vote …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/11/03/346/
I’ve heard it called many different things. 110%. Bringing your “A” game. Level 3. Flow. It’s part of leadership. It means bringing everything you’ve got to the table, putting it all out there for the purpose or cause or group of people who you are with. It is very altruistic, a moment where you step …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/10/27/level-3-motivating-distracted-kids/
The 21st Century calls upon our children to develop the skill of leadership – that is to abilify the gifts of others and work together to bring about changes that transform the world to be more just and beautiful. Developing the skill of leadership, according to the Grow a Generation resource What Do You Mean …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2011/10/20/leaders-as-storytellers/
