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Make ’em laugh, win a college scholarship

July 17, 2017 Leave a comment

Is your gifted kid a captivating storyteller with a great sense of humor? They can win a $1,500 college scholarship by writing a short (250 words or less), funny story for the Make Me Laugh Scholarship, sponsored by Unigo.

The contest is open to students ages 13 and up who will enroll in an accredited university by fall 2023. Submission deadline is August 31, 2017.

Free workshop for gifted parents, teachers, and students

July 11, 2017 Leave a comment

EJECS, an educational consulting firm, invites gifted parents, teachers and students to an interactive workshop about meeting gifted children’s educational needs.

“How to Develop the Gifted Student” will be held Saturday, August 5, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library in Tucker. The workshop will cover such topics as identifying learning style, developing appropriate learning strategies, building a network of supporters, and finding community resources.

The workshop is free, but advance registration is requested.

Categories: Parenting