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- Author : Bruce Holsinger
- Publsiher : Hachette UK
- Release : 15 October 2019
- ISBN : 1472271521
- Pages : 352 pages
- Rating : 3.5/5 from 6 reviews
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Read or download book entitled The Gifted School written by Bruce Holsinger which was release on 15 October 2019, this book published by Hachette UK. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle Format. Book excerpt: Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige - no matter the cost... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies. 'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' The Observer In the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony. Until one day, news begins to spread that a 'gifted school' will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few prestigious places, and the competition will be ferocious. As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in this picturesque community. Fault lines appear between friends and siblings, in marriages and careers, as old resentments start to simmer and long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure... Just how far will these parents go to give their children a good education, and what will be the ultimate price? Praise for The Gifted School . . .font> 'Wise and addictive... an incisive inspection of privilege, race and class' NEW YORK TIMES 'Snapping with tension, this is a book for our times. It will push a lot of buttons for a lot of people' SHARI LAPENA, AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR 'Like Big Little Lies with standardized testing... a deeply pleasurable read' MEG WOLITZER, AUTHOR OF THE FEMALE PERSUASION 'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate' THE NEW YORKER 'The summer read that predicted the college-admissions scandal' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 'Timely and relevant' OPRAHMAG.COM 'A (hilariously) timely book that explores the lengths to which privileged parents will go to get their kids a top education' NEW YORK POST 'On the pulse of modern times' MAGIC BOOK CLUB 'If you loved the shananigans of the pushy parents in TV hit Big Little Lies you'll love this scorching novel . . . bitingly dark' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH 'Relevant and relatable' I PAPER
- Author : Bruce Holsinger
- Publisher : Hachette UK
- Release Date : 2019-10-15
- Total pages : 352
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige - no matter the cost... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies. 'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' The Observer In the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are ...
- Author : Gary A. Davis,Sylvia B. Rimm,Del Siegle
- Publisher : Prentice Hall
- Release Date : 2011
- Total pages : 562
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : For courses in Giftedness, and Gifted/Talented Education. "This top-selling comprehensive text by leaders in the field presents the best practices in gifted education." The sixth edition has been thoroughly revised, most notably with the latest research on acceleration, curriculum models, underachievement, culturally and economically disadvantaged students, gender issues, and ...
- Author : Susan K. Johnsen,James Kendrick
- Publisher : PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
- Release Date : 2005
- Total pages : 206
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : For the first time, the Gifted Child Today Readerseries brings together the best articles published in Gifted Child Today, the nation's most popular gifted education journal. Each book in this series is filled with exciting and practical classroom ideas, useful summaries of research findings, discussions of identification and classroom management, ...
- Author : Carolyn M. Callahan,Sally M. Reis
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2004-03-11
- Total pages : 134
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : These readings offer critical guidance in the development of assessment instruments for gifted programs....
- Author : National Association for Gifted Children (U.S.)
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2004-03-11
- Total pages : 179
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : This call-to-arms focuses on what must be done to keep the gifted child movement alive and well....
- Author : Carolyn M. Callahan,Holly L. Hertberg-Davis
- Publisher : Routledge
- Release Date : 2012-07-02
- Total pages : 476
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : The field of gifted education is characterized by a confusing array of perspectives concerning such fundamental issues as definition, philosophy, curriculum, social and emotional development, and underserved populations. The mission of this book is to provide a coherent framework that instructors and service providers can use in planning effective programs, ...
- Author : James John Gallagher
- Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
- Release Date : 1985
- Total pages : 485
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Helps future teachers examine the characteristics of gifted students and presents methods of modeling the classroom curriculum to meet the needs of these gifted students. This thoroughly updated edition gives the latest information, new insights, expanded coverage, and additional pedagogy, while retaining the comprehensive scope and excellent writing that have ...
- Author : Joan Franklin Smutny
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2003
- Total pages : 188
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : This book gives you the "nuts and bolts" needed to design and implement a gifted program to maximize the benefits to students, teachers, schools, and parents....
- Author : Ann Robinson,Bruce M. Shore,Donna L. Enersen
- Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Release Date : 2006
- Total pages : 305
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Best Practices in Gifted Education provides concise, up-to-date, research-based advice to educators, administrators, and parents of gifted and talented youth. The 29 practices included in this volume are the result of an extensive examination of educational research on what works with talented youth. This book is a service publication of the ...
- Author : Linda E. Brody,Sally M. Reis, Series Editor
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2004-03-06
- Total pages : 208
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Various forms of grouping and acceleration are studied in this volume, along with recommendations for implementation....
- Author : Rena Subotnik,Frank Worrell,Paula Olszewski-Kubilius
- Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Release Date : 2018-10-15
- Total pages : 325
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : "Talent development" is a phrase often used in reference to the education of gifted children. Recently, it has been presented by researchers to refer to a specific approach to the delivery of gifted education services. Much of this discussion has been at the conceptual level, and there is a need ...
- Author : Deborah L. Ruf
- Publisher : Great Potential PressInc
- Release Date : 2009
- Total pages : 351
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Illustrates the five levels of giftedness, using seventy-eight gifted and highly gifted children as examples, and offers parents of gifted children advice on how they can find the best school for their child's needs....
- Author : Jeanne H. Purcell,Rebecca D. Eckert
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2006
- Total pages : 323
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Build a program from the ground up or improve existing services with the guidelines, practical tips, templates, and action plans in this comprehensive yet practical guide....
- Author : Rebecca D. Eckert,Jennifer H. Robins
- Publisher : Corwin Press
- Release Date : 2016-08-29
- Total pages : 304
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : The updated, comprehensive guide to developing or enhancing gifted programming With new perspectives based on recent research and the updated National Association for Gifted Children Programming Standards, this second edition of Designing Services and Programs for High-Ability Learners provides educators with the comprehensive, practical advice they need to support today’...
- Author : Barbara Jackson Gilman
- Publisher : Great Potential Press, Inc.
- Release Date : 2008
- Total pages : 358
- ISBN : 1472271521
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Summary : Formerly titled Empowering Gifted Minds: Educational Advocacy That Works, this double award-winning book is the definitive manual on gifted advocacy for gifted students. The author tells parents and teachers how to document a child's abilities to provide reasonable educational options year by year. This book provides imperative information on testing ...
