THE G WORD BLOG
Welcome to THE G WORD blog where we will regularly post our thoughts and commentary on the state of Gifted Education in the United States. You’ll hear from a variety of voices from our esteemed advisory board, our producers, director/producer Marc Smolowitz and many other experts and thought leaders close to the film project. Check back often for updates!
When My Gifted Sophomore Struggled: Shifting Gears From Parent to Coach
Allison Krug, MPH Founder, Moms4Math & Artemis Coaching, shares her journey with her gifted son.
ChatGPT: Fear Is Not One Of Our Core Values
FlexSchool Founder Jacqui Byrne shares her school’s thinking behind their ChatGPT guidance for students.
Sarah Miller, Associate Director of The Roeper Institute, shares her experience.
Learning Can Be All Fun & Games w/ Alex Clough & Felicity Ross
THE G WORD's advisor Felicity Ross and her partner Alex Clough discuss great family academic games for gifted kids.
Sharing #GiftedJoy With Friends From The World Hope Project
Recently, a collaborative effort between the THE G WORD and the World Hope Project (WHP) opened a window into the experiences of seven gifted children from six different countries who conversed in a panel discussion moderated by Marc Smolowitz.
Meet Geek Think Films, Powered by Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Nikki Myers, Director of Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning, shares the story of Geek Think Films.
Academic Acceleration - a Powerful Option for Gifted Students
Héctor Rivera, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Research and Development Institute for Gifted Students in Puerto Rico, makes a case for academic acceleration.
Washington States Universal Screening Bill Is On Its Way
January 28, 2022 was a very good day for gifted advocates in Washington state. The legislation that’s been going through the state legislative process for the past five years, in one form or another, finally appears to be on its way to passage.
The World Hope Project (WHP) originated with children from 27 countries and was inspired by expressions of worldwide solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHP is intended as a platform for the children and a source of inspiration and hope for adults.
Puerto Rico - Opening Pathways In Education for Gifted Students (English and Spanish)
Our advisor and partner Héctor Rivera looks back on 20 years of advocacy for gifted education in Puerto Rico.
How to Motivate and Engage Tomorrow’s Innovators Today
In this new piece by Jeanne L. Paynter, EdD., President of the Maryland Coalition for Gifted and Talented Education, she explores the challenges that come with a transition back to face-to-face learning.
Are Gifted Programs Endangered in American Schools?
In this new piece by Jill Williford Wurman, Director of Research at The Grayson School, she explores community concerns around equity in gifted education and why it’s being cited as a reason to drop gifted programming and accelerated or advanced coursework for all students.
Channeling Productive Outrage: Transphobia in the Gifted Community
Marc Smolowitz, Director and Producer of the forthcoming documentary film THE G WORD, discusses a disturbing response he received to a recent email outreach.
THE G WORD Launches #TheFutureIsGifted
Marc Smolowitz, Director and Producer of the forthcoming documentary film THE G WORD, introduces our new campaign and our Impact Manifesto.
THE G WORD Launches #MyGiftedStory - A Photo Sharing Project
Marc Smolowitz, Director and Producer of the forthcoming documentary film THE G WORD, introduces #MyGiftedStory, an experiment with visual storytelling from every zip code.
More Essential Resources For Gifted Learners, Plus #MyGiftedStory Launches Soon!
Over the next few weeks, we'll share a sampling of resources from our community, and if there's a resource we've missed, please let us know - send an email to thegwordfilm@gmail.com - and we'll compile another list for next week.
Essential Resources For Gifted Learners, THE G WORD Vimeo Library, Plus #MyGiftedStory
Over the next few weeks, we'll share a sampling of resources from our community, and if there's a resource we've missed, please let us know - send an email to thegwordfilm@gmail.com - and we'll compile another list for next week.
Our intern Holden Aguirre, a journalism major from San Francisco State University, reviews common myths and misconceptions about giftedness.
by Holden Aguirre
My Experience At The Innovative Learning Conference
Our intern Holden Aguirre, a journalism major from San Francisco State University, offers his thoughts on The Innovative Learning Conference and what he learned at a session led by Colin Seale of thinkLaw.
by Holden Aguirre
An Introduction To "Twice Exceptionality"
Our intern Holden Aguirre, a journalism major from San Francisco State University, offers an introduction ‘twice exceptional,’ a term which means gifted with a learning difference.
by Holden Aguirre
According to the National Association for Gifted Children, nearly 20 percent of gifted children experience perfectionism to the point where it impedes their growth and negatively affects the way in which they perceive themselves.
by Holden Aguirre
Our intern Holden Aguirre, a journalism major from San Francisco State University, looks back at a recent G&T developments in Aurora, CO.
by Holden Aguirre