by David Berg | Feb 2, 2017 | Advocacy, Gifted Education Day, NAGC
Today we were fortunate to have M. René Islas, Executive Director of the National Association of Gifted Children, here to testify before the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. His remarks are attached: Gifted Education Day remarks from NAGC. Joining...
by David Berg | Dec 2, 2015 | Advocacy, NAGC
IMPORTANT ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY — UNITED STATES CONGRESS After 8 year’s delay, Congress is finally ready to seriously consider a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act — better known as No Child Left Behind. This is a comprehensive rewrite of the...
by David Berg | Nov 7, 2012 | Legislative Outlook, NAGC
“…for highly capable students, access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction is access to a basic education.” ESHB 2261, Sec. 708 Helping students learn and grow is a goal of every school. Implicit in that goal is an understanding of how to work...
by David Berg | Mar 11, 2012 | Legislative Outlook, NAGC
THE BUDGET The legislature is going into special session beginning Monday since they have been unable to agree on a second supplemental budget during the regular session. While we all hope they will limit themselves to the budget, any bills may be considered so who...
