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Summary: Forward thinking
Review: This book challenges us to consider history and the social support offered for the highly talanted in other points in history. Ameriacn schools have been so focused on managing behaviors and pleasinig legislators with standardized test scores tha many children are underserved.
I especially enjoyed the stories and the postive focus for change in the last half of the book.
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Summary: Required reading for every parent and educator
Review: This book highlights the need for educating all children on their level. Using examples of some obvious prodigies and how the schools have failed them, it makes the point that we are doing these children as well as our country a disservice in not providing an appropriate education for everyone. Not only does this book show how we fail these children, it also gives practical ways for students, parents, and educators to correct this problem.
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Summary: Highly readable, a call for change . . .
Review: This book is wonderful, although it identifies situations in our educational systems that are certainly NOT wonderful. The authors provide individual accounts of issues faced by gifted students, as well as data regarding educational practices. The latter is supplemented by their website, www.geniusdenied.com. In detailing these situations, they don't attack the participants; they don't fragment us further by dividing us into various special interests.Instead, this book helps every reader to understand the educational needs of gifted children and the harm that can result when those needs are not met. It inspires us to ask ourselves what we can do to help, then goes on to help us answer that question and identify positive steps that we can take. Genius Denied is a book worth reading, whether you are a teacher, parent, community member, policy maker . . . It would be a wonderful book to hand to the parent or teacher that understands gifted children, to share the fact that others care, too. It would also be valuable to the parent or teacher who does NOT understand these children's needs, because it presents these needs in a thoughtful way that may prompt improved understanding.
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Summary: NOT JUST GENIUS - any gifted child
Review: This book really opened my eyes to the lack of resources and education for gifted children. It made me aware of the shortfalls in my own very expensive private education. It isn't just a problem with the private schools, it is a problem with all schools. Children are children, no matter what level of mental, emotional or physical capacity. Everyone deserves af fair deal. Gifted children should not be "enriched" and be made to sit in a corner while doing their "own thing". PARENTS: READ THIS BOOK AND BECOME MORE PROACTIVE IN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL FUTURE. They need you and America needs them! A wonderful book!
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Summary: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Review: This is a very resourceful book for parents and educators that would like more information on how to meet the unique needs of gifted youth. Jan and Bob Davidson eloquently describe the "quiet crisis" in our schools today and offer realistic suggestions to support and challenge gifted students. A must read!
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Summary: Important reading
Review: This is important reading for all parents and educators. While addressing the issuse of educating and supporting highly gifted young people, the authors lead us to think critically about our assumptions about the educational system as a whole. Excellent resource, supported by a rich website of supplemental information.
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Summary: An excellent gifted resource!
Review: This is much-needed addition to the information available on gifted young people and how we can assist them in maximizing their potential. All too often, it's assumed that bright children will be fine on their own. However, without appropriate nurturing and opportunties, their talents and abilities will often fall by the wayside. This book, and the companion website www.GeniusDenied.com, provide information to empower parents, educators, and other citizens to make a positive difference on behalf of our nation's brightest young people. The stories of young people in this book are compelling, and the points made by experts who work with the population are sound. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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Summary: A must-read
Review: This is not only a must-read for parents and educators, but for anyone interested in the state of our nation's education system. Current policies and programs ensure that no child will be left behind, yet gifted and talented students are commonly underchallenged, underachieving, and, quite honestly, ignored. Genius Denied is a call to action and offers specific steps we can all take to truly meet the needs of every student. The Genius Denied website compliments the book with a state database, online searchable resource guide, discussion forums, and "how you can help" information. Genius denied is informative, moving, and a fascinating look at what must be done to nurture intellectual development.
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