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Message from the Director: How Do We Know What's Next?It likely will not come as a surprise that practically everything I do outside of the Belin-Blank Center, including leisure reading, seems to circle back to the work I do in the Belin-Blank Center. This was certainly the case while I was reading Steven Johnson’s highly informative new book, How We Got to Now. More... |
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We Have Lots of Opportunities for Teachers This Spring!Whether you can commit to taking a class or just a quick webinar, we have an opportunity to improve your understanding of how to accommodate high-ability students. More... |
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We're Dreaming of Warmer DaysJoin us for Summer on the Brain! Immerse yourself in a language, make discoveries in a university lab, or explore a topic that fascinates you. More... |
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WINGS is BackCome join us this spring at the Belin-Blank Center for the Weekend Institute for Gifted Students (WINGS)! We will be holding two sessions; one on March 28th and the other on April 25th. More... |
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Educators, We Need Your Help!Complete a brief survey and add your voice to A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses That Hold Back America’s Brightest Students. More... |
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Don't ForgetThe deadline to submit a paper for the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program is January 14th! JSHS offers students an opportunity to share original research with their peers. More... |
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Save the Date for AP Teacher Training Institute 2015Teachers, it’s not too early to begin thinking about next summer’s AP Teacher Training Institute (APTTI)! This year, we are excited to offer three new courses at APTTI to help teachers learn more about Advanced Placement teaching strategies and resources. More... |
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Meet Our Teachers: Slade HovickAs part of our occasional series on the great teachers who make our programs possible, we asked Challenge Saturdays teacher Slade Hovick about teaching, high-ability kids, and one very unusual lesson plan. More... |
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Mark Your Calendars for 2015 AP ExamsThe College Board’s 2015 AP Exam Schedule is out. Mark your calendars! More... |
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We Nurture STEM ExcellenceWe set up a photo booth at the National Association for Gifted Children conference! Check out the results. |
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