Breaking News:
June 8 and June 10: Webinars by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented: TAGT is committed to providing our community with the opportunity to address the deep and layered issues our country faces around race, bias, and inequity. Join us for two conversations next week: *Monday, June 8, 1 pm CT: No More Silence: Tools for White People Who Want to Actively Fight Racism. *Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 CT: A Conversation About Difficult Conversations With Jelani Memory, Author of “A Kids Book About Racism.” RSVP here: txgifted.org/webinar
June 5, 2020 : A Message from the SAGE Board in Support of Equity and Unity: Today we express our love and support for our Black gifted students and their families. We stand with you. To everyone, we call for unity. Let us put in the time to listen. Change and the pursuit of peace start with each of us. SAGE is committed to working toward making GT education accessible for underrepresented groups. We welcome your partnership towards this end. As always, we appreciate our members. Thank you to our educators and parents who enrich the lives of the gifted students entrusted to your care.
Resources from other GT Advocates:
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
- Increasing Equity in Gifted Education Programs and Services
- Classroom Instruction & Teacher Training for Gifted Students from Diverse Populations
- Diversity Toolbox
- Identifying Gifted Children from Diverse Populations
- Reinforcing Our Commitment to Foster Inclusive Learning Environments
SENG – Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT)
Gifted Education Family Network
TAG – The Association for the Gifted
- June 5, 2020: A Call to Action for Racial Equity, Inclusion, & Solidarity
- Excellence and Diversity in Gifted Education (EDGE)
- Journal for the Education of the Gifted
- Suggested resource: Center for Racial Justice in Education