An analysis of a problem and an outline of a solution

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	• Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds Jan Davidson, Bob Davidson, ... Simon & Schuster, 2005 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 36 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Clear, concise, and clever

A high quality in book in which the Davidsons articulate carefully the case for gifted children--why they're neglected and what we can do about it. The accompanying resources at their website [...] and careful endnotes are very helpful to anybody looking for more help concerning a specific topic.

This is a great guide for newcomers to the field of gifted educations--teachers, parents, administrators, policy makers, or anybody remotely interested in the field. The only regret that most readers will have is that the book is not longer.

An analysis of a problem and an outline of a solution

This book is not an "advice-book" about the gifted, although it does contain advices. This book describes the state of gifted education in the States and what should and could be done about it. For the benefit of those who think to read this book, I will describe it in a concise manner.

The first three chapters outline the sorry state of gifted education. The authors explain that gifted children have special needs, as much as, other "exceptional" children. For me, the third chapter was their apogee. It explains the philosophy and flawed logic of those who are against any exceptions for the gifted.

The next four chapters beautifully complement the first ones. They describe successful solutions to the problem, which are and have been used for some time now. They show how easy it can be to change the life of a child and human-being and ultimately of many others and even of the whole country. They give hope and ideas to all gifted children, parents of gifted children and others who "simply hate to see a talent wasted".

Finally, the last chapter contains some useful advice to gifted students, parents of gifted children, educators, patrons, etc.
Most of these advices can be read on the fine website which accompanies the book [...]
A very nice quality of the book is its notes. Instead of any references to them in the text, or in a shape of a footnote, which disturbs the reading (pace and line-of-thoughts) considerably; all the notes are gathered (grouped by chapters) in the end of the book. Therefore, if you read about an author, research-paper or article and you'd like some more details, just go to the notes in the end of the book. If you don't, you shouldn't even think about it while reading and nobody will force some footnotes or artificial numbers in the text, upon you.

On a more personal note, the book is informative and very entertaining to read. It is also very effusive. Having a first-hand experience with the subject, the book has brought in me, many emotions to the surface. From melancholy to delight, from anger to bliss, from bewailing to serene hope.

I hope that this short description has helped you to understand what the book is about. Regardless of what you were looking for, if you are interested in the state of gifted education or simply in gifted, in any way, I highly recommend you to read this book.

Yours Sincerely,
G.G.

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Eye Opening

I bought this because the assistant superintendent of our school district had recommended it. I have been rather at ease with allowing our two sons to go along with their age groups in school, but this book has made me realize that by not challenging them, I am cheating them. People need to realize that gifted education is an important compenent of education and this book shows why.

True state of Gifted Education in America

This book is an excellent must-read that really tells it like it is. I admit, it is frankly a little depressing to learn the sorry state we are in in this country. I was shocked to learn that a little under 1/2 of all states have NO GIFTED PROGRAM AT ALL!! Real testimonials, advocacy resources. Highly recommended. You will learn a lot.

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With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too. Gifted children forced into a "one size fits all" approach to schooling find themselves bored or frustrated, which can lead to underachievement, behavioral problems, or depression. Without sufficient challenges and resources, say Jan and Bob Davidson, America's brightest young minds languish, never reaching their full potential. Society can't afford that loss.

In Genius Denied, the Davidsons -- founders of a nonprofit institute that provides assistance to gifted children -- offer hope and practical advice to parents and students alike. Through their own experiences and those of the families they've worked with, the Davidsons show parents how to find an appropriate education for their children, when to go outside the school system, and how to create a support network with school authorities and other parents. Genius Denied shows that with commitment and creativity, gifted students can get the education they deserve, one that nurtures their talents and minds.

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