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Experiencing Enrichment Programs

CITY at the University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education offers K-12 enrichment and acceleration programming for high interest and high ability kids.

CTD at Northwestern University is an accredited learning center and research facility. Through the Midwest Academic Talent Search & other programs, CTD has assisted more than 500,000 families with gifted students ages 4 to 18.

Davidson Institute offers support to profoundly gifted young people through scholarships, residential academic programs and other services.

Hyde School - It Should be Attitude Over Aptitude

Laura Gauld - Head

A big purpose of education is to maximize enthusiasm for learning. Without this excitement, how would the potential to learn ever be fulfilled? The answer: it is in the attitude. (continue)

also from Hyde School:

Why Things Are the Way They Are

Hyde School - Bath, ME/Woodstock, CT

A Miss Hall's School Teacher's Reflections on Grading AP Exams

Matthew Rutledge - History Teacher

For those who take Advance Placement courses ... Ever wonder about those who grade the exams? (continue)

Vermont Academy - Saxtons River, VT

Using New York City as a Learning and Teaching Experience: CITYterm at The Masters School

Elana Smith - The Masters School '00

NY City becomes a classroom where students can discover something of themselves and teachers can learn something about teaching. In the process, New York reveals its secrets to those who want to know. (continue)

Oakwood Friends School - Teaching in Revolutionary Times

Peter F. Baily - Head

Returning to the blackboard after a long hiatus from teaching, school head and English teacher, Peter Baily, sees continuity amid sweeping technological changes. (continue)

also from Oakwood Friends School:

Thee Oakwood Friends

Miss Hall's School - Educating With a Sense of Self

Jeanne Norris - Head

Too often, girls are driven to “effortless perfection” – a less extreme version of a “Stepford Wife.” What is important for a student’s development is not what public perception demands, but what inner belief dictates. That’s what schools should be about.(continue)

Masters Thesis: A Serious Study Experience at The Masters School

Matt Ives - History Teacher

There are independent study courses, and then, there is the "Masters Thesis." Students not only research and write, they are also involved in classroom discussions, practical applications, and presentations. They have the option of performing too.(continue)

The Master's School - Dobbs Ferry, NY

On Living and Learning at
Cranbrook Schools

a conversation with Jeffrey Welch - Academic Dean

That the Cranbrook campus complex is a National Historic Landmark attests to the founder's vision of combining architecture and learning. The benefits reaped are both subtle and direct, and plentiful, as noted by a longtime educator.(continue)

The Webb School - Bell Buckle, TN

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