Dr. Gail Post discusses the unexpected role of advocacy thrust upon parents of gifted children, urging them to become advocates and educators.  Highlighting misconceptions surrounding giftedness, she emphasizes the importance of advocating for appropriate educational opportunities tailored to gifted children's needs.  Through education and assertive communication, parents can challenge stereotypes and promote understanding of giftedness within their communities.

This article, written by the National Association for Gifted Children, underscores the diminishing emphasis on creativity in education and highlights parental concerns about supporting their imaginative children.  With creativity being a crucial national asset, parents witness the reprecussions of a curriculum lacking in creative integration.  The articl stresses the importance of fostering creativity at home and advocating for its inclusion in education, offering practical tips and resources for nutruring creative growth in children.

"Gifted students will do fine on their own." "Gifted programs are elitist."

These and other myths prevent our country from appropriately educating millions of advanced students. NAGC has created this frequently cited list of the most prevalent myths in gifted education, with rebutting evidence for educators, advocates, and families to use in their advocacy efforts.