Legislative Advocacy

March 20, 2023May 31, 2023 admin Advanced Academics, ASPIRE Academy, Community Event, Events, GCISD, Gifted Programs & Schools, GT LEAD, High School AP, High School Pre-AP, Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, SAGE BoT Candidate Forum

GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023

Don't miss this annual SAGE Event! It’s especially important for families of gifted & talented students in GCISD to recognize that our school board has sole oversight of our GT LEAD, ASPIRE, Advanced Academics, and accelerated math telescoping programs. School districts do not receive adequate designated state funding or any federal funding for gifted & … Continue reading GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023

March 26, 2021August 16, 2021 SAGE Communications Community Event, Events, GCISD, Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, Virtual Meeting

GCSAGE Conversations with the Candidates

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, GCSAGE does not favor, oppose, or endorse any Candidates. We strive to provide information to our Community about candidates who are seeking public office. Bookmark this page and follow us on social media @GCSAGE for updates. Register Here GCSAGE Conversations with the Candidates, a virtual meeting with the candidates for GCISD … Continue reading GCSAGE Conversations with the Candidates

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 admin Legislative Advocacy

2021 Legislative Priorities

The Texas Legislative Session Began January 12th. The Texas Legislature began its 140-day session at noon on Tuesday, January 12. Decisions that legislators will make in the coming months will have a direct impact on public education funding (including the funding for GT programs), property taxes, and other issues important to GCISD and SAGE. GC-SAGE has … Continue reading 2021 Legislative Priorities

September 29, 2020November 4, 2020 admin Advanced Academics, Events, GCISD, Gifted Programs & Schools, GT LEAD, High School AP, High School Pre-AP, Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, SAGE BoT Candidate Forum

Oct. 13, 2020: Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, GCSAGE does not favor, oppose, or endorse any Candidates. We strive to provide information to our Community about candidates who are seeking public office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orswz8eUVwk Watch on YouTube | Watch on Facebook | Watch on Twitter October 13, 2020 — SAGE's "Conversations with the Candidates," a virtual event with the … Continue reading Oct. 13, 2020: Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board

April 20, 2020July 30, 2020 admin Gifted Education Family Network, Legislative Advocacy, Parenting, SAGE

Great resource: “GT in the Time of COVID-19” from Gifted Education Family Network

How do GT students react or cope during a time of crisis? What resources exist for parents to meet GT needs during this time, after basic survival and safety needs are met? The Gifted Education Family Network has complied a great list of resources that include acceleration, volunteering, and enrichment — plus 2e and basic resources. Click here to … Continue reading Great resource: “GT in the Time of COVID-19” from Gifted Education Family Network

February 16, 2020March 5, 2020 admin Legislative Advocacy

[ Video ] GT question asked during the “For the Future” Candidates Forum, Jan. 2020

We always encourage SAGE Members to research candidates prior to voting. Below is a video clip of the question about Gifted Education that was asked during the "For the Future Candidates Forum - Northeast Tarrant County," held on January 29, 2020, and hosted by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Council of PTAs and Raise Your Hand Texas. … Continue reading [ Video ] GT question asked during the “For the Future” Candidates Forum, Jan. 2020

November 2, 2019February 10, 2020 admin Legislative Advocacy, SAGE

[ Archive ] Our 2019 advocacy for Gifted Education funding in Texas House Bill 3

The following announcements appear in reverse chronological order SENATE INTERIM CHARGES INCLUDE REVIEW OF IMPACT OF G/T ALLOTMENT REPEAL Source: https://www.txgifted.org/blog_home.asp?display=54 By: TXGiftedOn: 11/02/2019 09:56:08In: Announcements This week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released 116 Senate Committee charges to study in the interim before the 2021 legislative session, including one to review the impact of HB3 on G/T … Continue reading [ Archive ] Our 2019 advocacy for Gifted Education funding in Texas House Bill 3

April 26, 2019February 7, 2020 admin Advanced Academics, ASPIRE Academy, GCISD, Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, TAGT

[Archive] SAGE kids speak at the State Capitol on behalf of Texas’ gifted kids

In front of the Texas Senate Education Committee at the Capitol in Austin, two of SAGE's gifted students spoke about the importance of gifted education. Amelia Phoenix, 9, and Katie Warren, 13, of Grapevine Colleyville ISD testified April 25th, 2019, making the case to include the G/T allotment in House Bill 3. In response, Chairman … Continue reading [Archive] SAGE kids speak at the State Capitol on behalf of Texas’ gifted kids

March 12, 2019April 18, 2019 admin Events, Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, TAGT

Livestream of the House Public Education Committee hearing on HB3

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March 11, 2019June 29, 2019 admin Legislative Advocacy, SAGE, TAGT, TAGT State Parent Group of the Year 2018

SAGE co-signed editorial in Dallas Morning News: “As the Texas Legislature reforms school finance, don’t forget gifted and talented students”

View the original, published in the Dallas Morning News, March 11, 2019 As the Texas Legislature examines school finance, Texas educators, parents and business leaders should agree on the importance of public education for all students. Texas must protect what works and improve what isn't working, and it cannot dismiss the needs of any students. … Continue reading SAGE co-signed editorial in Dallas Morning News: “As the Texas Legislature reforms school finance, don’t forget gifted and talented students”