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JUST PUBLISHED!

Winter 2014 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Our 27th Anniversary of Publishing GEPQ!

"Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. It is chock full of important information regarding gifted and talented students. Your contribution to this important and often overlooked population is immense. You are making a difference."  Marilyn Mosley Gordanier   Executive Director    Laurel Springs Schools

"The articles are very helpful. They are updated, informative and eye-opening. Not only do they provide theories but also contain lots of best practices. I love them.  Thank you!"   Lin

"I just finished printing the spring issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly. I am writing to tell you that not only I am a regular reader of your journal, but I look forward to it and assign it as a reading to my graduate students. The journal is excellent! It includes always very interesting, timely, and relevant articles. In my research, I rely heavily on these articles for the literature review part of my articles.

"Thank you for this significant and effective journal."  Regards,  Associate Professor     Lebanese American University

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This is an outstanding publication on Identifying and Educating Gifted Students!  Please join 15,000 Current Online Subscribers to GEPQ. Help us to make big changes in the Gifted Education Field.

As an Online Subscriber, you will automatically receive New Online Issues when they come out, and you will be able to read all previous Online Issues of Gifted Education Press Quarterly back to 1987.

Thank You.   Maurice Fisher, Publisher

Key Words from the Winter 2014 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Keywords:  Maurice D. Fisher–Publisher, New Book about Thomas Edison, Encouraging Invention in the Gifted Classroom, Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Jessica A. Hockett, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Study of Exam Schools, History of High Powered High Schools for Gifted Students, Princeton University Press, Hanna David, Counseling Middle School Students, Dropout Prevention, Michelle Trotman Scott, Increasing the Identification of Gifted African-American Students with Dual Exceptionalities, Comparison Matrix of the Characteristics of African-American, Gifted and ADHD Students, Michael E. Walters, Writings of John Hersey and the Common Core Curriculum for the Gifted, A Bell for Adano (1944), Hiroshima (1946), The Wall (1950), Herbert Mitgang, Words Still Count with Me (1995).

Featured Articles in the Winter 2014 Issue

1. Editorial Comments from Maurice D. Fisher: New book on Thomas Edison, Encouraging Invention in the Gifted Classroom

2. Exam Schools: Inside America’s Most Selective Public High Schools (2012)   Chapter 1   History and Context

Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Jessica A. Hockett      Thomas B. Fordham Institute

3. Dropout Prevention of a Gifted Youth: Case Study

Hanna David   Tel Aviv University   Israel

4. Increasing the Identification of African-American Gifted Children with Dual Exceptionalities

Michelle Trotman Scott, Ph.D.     University of West Georgia

5. John Hersey (1914-93): An Authentic Core Curriculum for the Gifted

Michael E. Walters     Center for the Study of the Humanities in the Schools

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See Our 134th Issue!

December 2013 - January 2014 Issue of Gifted Education News-Page

Teach STEM Right – Change the Academic Day!

Harry T. Roman     Distinguished Technology Educator

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134 CURRENT & PREVIOUS ISSUES

GIFTED EDUCATION NEWS-PAGE

Announcing Selected Books from Gifted Education Press:

Creative Problem Solving

Energizing Your Gifted Students' Creative Thinking & Imagination: Using Design Principles, Team Activities, and Invention Strategies - A Complete Lesson Guide for Upper Elementary and Middle School Levels by Harry T. Roman

http://www.giftededpress.com/HARRYTROMANCREATIVITY.htm 

SNIBBLES: REALLY Creative Problem Solving Lessons and Mind-Stimulating Exercises for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Ages 5 through Really Old! by Judy Micheletti   http://bit.ly/9mCe3C 

MORE SNIBBLES: Serendipitous Seasons by Judy Micheletti 

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Environmental and Energy Studies

Solar Power, Fuel Cells, Wind Power and Other Important Environmental Studies for Upper Elementary and Middle School Gifted Students and Their Teachers: A Technology, Problem-Solving and Invention Guide by Harry T. Roman

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Exploring Energy & Alternative Energy Technologies and Issues: Resource Guide for the Gifted Middle and High School Classroom by Harry T. Roman

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STEM Education

STEM Robotics in the Gifted Classroom: Meet ROBO-MAN! Upper Elementary through Secondary Levels by Harry T. Roman 

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STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education for Gifted Students: Designing a Powerful Approach to Real-World Problem Solving for Gifted Students in Middle and High School Grades by Harry T. Roman

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STEAM Education for Gifted Students! Upper Elementary Through Secondary Levels: Combining Communication and Language Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by Harry T. Roman

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STEM to STEAM Education for Gifted Students: Using Specific Communication Arts Lessons with Nanotechnology, Solar, Biomass, Robotics, & Other STEM Topics by Harry T. Roman & Robert E. Myers

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Please see our STEM Matrix of FIFTEEN Books for the Gifted from Gifted Education Press!  CLICK HERE.   I would appreciate your sharing this link with colleagues in the Gifted, STEM, Technology, Science, Math, Career Education, and Language Arts/English areas.  Thank you, M. D. Fisher   Publisher

Click Here to View Our New Web Site Devoted to STEM Education for Gifted Students.  
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Math and Science

Essential Mathematics for Gifted Students. Algebra by Francis Sganga

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Wonders of Math.  for Gifted Students. Prep. for High School and Higher Math by Francis Sganga

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Essential Chemistry for Gifted Students. Challenging! by Francis Sganga

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Essentials of Electricity for Gifted Students. Prep. for High School Physics by Francis Sganga

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Earth, Wind and Sky! Natural Science Lessons for Gifted Students by William Glenn

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Physics Laboratory Experiments for the Gifted: Middle and High School by Raja Almukahhal

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Dare to Differentiate: Content-Based Enrichment Strategies (Biology) for Upper Elementary and Middle School Science            by Brendan D. Miller & Colleen Willard-Holt     http://www.giftededpress.com/Brendan%20Miller%20Science%20Book.htm

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Language Arts, Homeschooling and Biographical Studies

Golden Quills: Creative Thinking and Writing Lessons for Middle-School Gifted Students by Robert E. Myers

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HOMESCHOOLING GIFTED STUDENTS: Stimulating High Levels of Creative Thinking and Problem Solving in the Home: Upper Elementary through Middle School by Robert E. Myers

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Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers by Maurice D. Fisher & Eugenia M. Fisher,, Editors

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Background Statement from Our Senior Stem Author, Harry T. Roman:

“My love affair with teaching started in high school when an inspirational science teacher taught our class to think multi-dimensionally. From that point on, my education took on a powerful new direction. To help pay my college tuition, I tutored in a local high school, assisting students to master algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. In my 36-year engineering career, I guest lectured at many schools and worked with teachers in professional development seminars to bring the power and excitement of science, technology, invention, and math into their classrooms……to show students how teamwork, creativity, and integrated thinking solves real-world problems. I continue working with teachers, writing about STEM in the classroom, and capturing those years of experience in resource books you can use in your gifted classroom. My inspirational science teacher gave me a passion for life-long education; and I want to pass that along to other teachers. I hope you will consider my books, and the decades of experience I have built into each one.”

STEM Education Materials for GiftedStudents from Gifted Education Press – 2013-14 School Year

Special Invitation to Join the Gifted Education Press Discussion Group

I’ve set up a discussion group on the Gifted Education Press Web Site. This will give anyone (including all GEPQ subscribers) the opportunity to bring up any issue on identifying and educating the gifted.  I recommend that you go to the link below and register; then post some questions and statements related to identifying and educating gifted children. Also, please announce this opportunity to your education colleagues and parents, so they can participate and comment.    M.D. Fisher, Ph.D.    Publisher

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View our extensive list on STEM Related Books for Gifted Students.

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JUST PUBLISHED!

STEAM Education for Gifted Students! Upper Elementary Through Secondary Levels

Combining Communication and Language Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(ISBN 0910609624)

By Harry T. Roman   Distinguished Technology Educator East Orange, New Jersey

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Special Offer: We will send you the internet code for assessing several additional STEM lessons by Harry Roman when you order his books.  We’ll also send you the internet code for reading a wonderful story about robots by Harry Roman. This story illustrates the important connection between STEM Education and Communication Arts.

Key Words – How to Combine Communication and Language Arts with STEM Education, Detailed Explanation of STEM Education, Contains Numerous Lessons and Examples, Special Exercises for Gifted Students, Stresses the Importance of Using Rigorous Communication Skills in all STEM Areas, Shows how Job Success in STEM areas is Closely Related to Good Communication and Writing Skills, Discusses all Areas of Communication including Speaking, Oral Presentations, Listening, Note Taking, Writing Essays and Making Clear Reports.

About this Book: Harry Roman presents detailed lessons for integrating STEM Education with Communication and Language Arts. Some examples of lessons are: Critical Workplace Skills, Writing Away to Companies, Technology Reporting, Invention and Communications, Writing an Operating Manual, What Makes a Good Oral Presentation?, A Technical Paper, and The Teacher as Communicator. The book also contains sections for teachers to record their Notes, Ideas and Reflections. This is an Essential Book for Educators and Parents which contains many specific and practical lessons for teaching the gifted.

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Brand New    Just Published! A Power House, Must-Buy Book!

STEM to STEAM Education for Gifted Students

Using Specific Communication Arts Lessons with Nanotechnology, Solar, Biomass, Robotics, & Other STEM Topics

(ISBN 0-910609-63-2)

By Harry T. Roman   Distinguished Technology Educator

&

Robert E. Myers   Communication Arts and Creativity Specialist

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Special Incentive for Ordering this Book: When you purchase a copy of STEM to STEAM Education for Gifted Students, we will send you a link that contains 25 additional Communication Arts/STEAM Lessons by Robert E. Myers. 

Key Words – Howto Combine Specific Communication and Language Arts Lessons with Eight Different STEM Education Areas, Detailed Explanation of STEM Education, Numerous STEM Topics are Covered in Eight Crucial Areas, Includes “STEAMERS” – Thought Provoking STEM Activities for Your G&T Students,  Stresses the Importance of Using Rigorous Communication Skills in all STEM Areas, Significant Essay on the Importance and Promise of STEM Education included in the Appendix.

About this Book: The authors present detailed lessons for integrating Eight STEM Education Areas with Communication Arts Lessons. These detailed lessons emphasize writing essays, descriptions and poems, and completing various exercises related to the following STEM Areas: Nanotechnology, Solar, Internet, Inventing, Music, Electric Vehicles, MOOCS, Biomass, and Robotics. The Appendices contain further information about the importance and promise of STEM Education. This is an Essential Book for Educators and Parents which contains many specific and practical Communication Arts Lessons for teaching STEM topics to the gifted. 

New Web Site Just Devoted to Presenting Books on STEM Education for Gifted Students:

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Free Resource List of STEM Education Programs Across the United States!  Click HERE --

Attention Educators and Parents of the Gifted!

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The Center for Gifted in Glenview, Illinois.

LINKS for Articles from Gifted Education Press Quarterly by Donna Y. Ford & Colleagues!

Online Documentary Film Production Course for Students who are Gifted in Visual Arts, Media Communication and Film Design -- Contact Blue Lotus Films for Information about this Excellent Online Course at: contact@bluelotusfilms.net

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Read Excerpts from the Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal

Spring 2011      TOPIC: Creative Learning and Problem Solving

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Nine Outstanding Books that Would be Very Useful for Your Child's Teacher:

1. Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers

Presenting the Personal Heroes of Twelve Experts on Gifted Education

Maurice D. Fisher, Ph.D. & Eugenia M. Fisher, Ed.D., Editors

2. Energizing Your Gifted Students' Creative Thinking & Imagination: Using Design Principles, Team Activities, and Invention Strategies

A Complete Lesson Guide for Upper Elementary and Middle School Levels

by Harry T. Roman

3. Solar Power, Fuel Cells, Wind Power and Other Important Environmental Studies for Upper Elementary and Middle School Gifted Students and Their Teachers: A Technology, Problem-Solving and Invention Guide by Harry T. Roman

4. Golden Quills:  Creative Thinking and Writing Lessons for Middle-School Gifted Students  by  Dr. Robert E. Myers

5. More SNIBBLES: Serendipitous Seasons by Judy Micheletti

6. SNIBBLES: REALLY Creative Problem Solving Lessons and Mind-Stimulating Exercises for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Ages 5 through Really Old! by Judy Micheletti

7. Using the Internet: American History Projects for the Gifted Classroom, Grades 4 - 8   From Exploration to Revolution by Janis Purnell

8. Gifted Education Comes Home: A Case for Self-directed Homeschooling By Lisa Rivero

9. A Teacher's Impact on the Social-Emotional Relationships and Characteristics of Twenty-Six Gifted High School Students by Ivan Frank, Ph.D.

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SNIBBLES:

REALLY Creative Problem Solving Lessons and Mind-Stimulating Exercises for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Ages 5 through Really Old!

by Judy Micheletti

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Please see my interviews with Michael Shaughnessy (EdNews.org) about the curent state of gifted education and gifted education press quarterly:

Summer 2009 CLICK HERE

Winter 2009 CLICK HERE

See Our Interview with One of the Most Talented Musicians in the United States and Japan, Makoto Nakura, A Hero of Giftedness.

He is a Role Model and Mentor for All Gifted Students, Their Teachers and Parents.

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Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers

Presenting the Personal Heroes of Twelve Experts on Gifted Education

(ISBN 0-910609-58-6)

Maurice D. Fisher, Ph.D. & Eugenia M. Fisher, Ed.D.     Editors

"Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide is an exciting new edition to gifted education literature.  It well fulfills its purpose in the inspiring, exhilarating accounts of famous individuals and their contribution to the world.  Gifted students, teachers, and parents will benefit hugely from these biographies of great men and women who overcame personal and professional challenges to move forward in their fields.  The book is a singular compilation of biographies and offers many inside perspectives and anecdotal perceptions of heroes representing science, engineering, and inventing; medicine and biology; literature and poetry; art, dance, and the media.  Role models abound.  Gifted children and the adults who work with them will benefit from this compilation of heroes who are persons and distinct imparters to humanity.  Maurice Fisher has done something wonderful for all of us in gifted education.  We look forward to further editions."    Joan Smutny, Director    The Center for Gifted      National-Louis University

"My view of the world is that people are best served when they find their passion early on, because we tend to be good at things we're passionate about. I think we also need to find people whom we admire and try to emulate them."   Chesley Sullenberger, the Captain who successfully guided US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 (From Air & Space Magazine, May 2009, p. 11)

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Attention Parents and Teachers!

For the 2013-14 School Year, Please Support our Work in the Gifted Education Field including Gifted Education Press Quarterly. You Can Help us to Continue this Work by Purchasing Our Excellent Books on Educating Gifted Students! Our Most Recent Books (see details below) are by: Robert E. Myers, Harry Roman and Judy Micheletti. All of our books can be ordered directly from us or through Amazon.com. Detailed information is on the Gifted Education Press Web Site.

Attention all Educators

1. A past issue of Time Magazine (August 27, 2007) contains a lead article entitled, The Genius Problem, This article includes information from an essay published in the Spring 1996 issue of GEPQ -- "Anti-Intellectualism in Secondary Schools: The Problem Continues" by Stephen Schroeder-Davis. If you subscribe, you will be able to access this and many other essays from our GEPQ Online Link. Email us at GEPQ@comcast.net with your request for a complimentary subscription.

2. We are currently looking for manuscripts by qualified authors on Environmental Sciences or Environmental Studies for Gifted Students. Manuscripts should be 65-75 pages.

Please see our recently updated Key Word List of Articles, Authors and Topics from Gifted Education Press Quarterly and Gifted Education News-Page, which cover the last Twenty Years of information from these periodicals about the Education of Gifted Students.  Click Here -- Key Words

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