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Message from the DirectorWashington, DC, here we come! Sitting in the Wallace Research and Policy hotel in DC, looking out at the Capitol building and the Washington Monument, it’s impossible to not be inspired by the possibilities that await us as we partner with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) to host the 11th Wallace Research and Policy Symposium, March 22-25. More... |
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New School Year, New Talent Search OpportunitiesAs we get ready for a new school year, it’s a good time to think about ways to assess and accommodate high-ability elementary and middle school students! The Belin-Blank Center can help schools do both things flexibly and affordably. More... |
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25 Years of Inspiration and ExcellenceOur 25th Anniversary was so much fun! There were cupcakes, a commemorative book, and even a video on the history of the Center. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, and here's to many more years! |
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Giftedness on an International ScaleThe World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) hosted the 20th Biennial Conference in Louisville, KY, in August, 2013. The gathering provided an opportunity for over 500 participants from 41 countries to join in discussing best practice, promoting new ideas, and sharing cutting-edge research. The conference was also the main event for the International Year of Giftedness and Creativity. This an exciting time to be a gifted educator and advocate, and Louisville was the place to be! More... |
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Furthering STEM EducationRecently, we sat down with the Belin-Blank Center’s STEM Initiative Team to talk about their vision for the future of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at the Center, in Iowa, and beyond. More... |
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Young Mathematicians and UpstartsAs part of an occasional series of posts on STEM topics, Samuel J. Ferguson, a mathematics PhD student and friend of the Belin-Blank Center, writes about his experience with early entrance to college and the surprisingly tumultuous history of mathematics. More... |
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