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| June 2009 NSGT Newsletter |
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The National Association for Gifted Children Assists with Stimulus Funds NAGC and its advocacy firm, B&D Consulting, developed the following information to assist in advocating locally for using federal stimulus funds to support gifted and talented education. This initiative is crucial for the many gifted programs being cut across the country. For more information, visit http://www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Advocacy/Stimulus%20memo %20for%20NAGC%20web%20(April%202009).pdf |
NSGT Partners with Give Back America We would like to formally announce our partnership with www.GiveBackAmerica.org, an organization that allows supporters of participating charities and non-profit organizations to raise funds through online shopping. Retailers pay GBA a commission to refer customers to their site, and GBA shares the commission with the charity of your choice. We now have our own personal shopping mall listed on GiveBackAmerica.org: www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=824 We have partnered with GiveBackAmerica.org to raise money for impoverished students to attend supplementary gifted programs and thereby assist in the development of these future leaders. |
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There are a number of new gifted programs listed at www.nsgt.org/resources/programs.asp. Here is a sample of some of the new listings: NH: New Windsor Mountain Summer Camp TN: Austin Peay State University Computational Physics |
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Try this brainteaser, courtesy of Mensa. Submit your answer to emusella@nsgt.org by June 24, 2009. The first student with the correct answer will be recognized in the next edition of the NSGT e-newsletter! (First name, city, and state only.) What is the connection between the following words? CLEAR LARCHES REALIGNED MANOR DAILY ROMANCE Look for the answer and a new puzzle in the next edition of the NSGT newsletter. Last month's puzzle: D F G I J K M N P Q T U V W X Y Z Answer: Bachelors Congratulations to Charles from Myakka City, FL, who was the first to respond with the correct answer! |
Find a School, Pay for School, and Prepare for Tests on the AIFS Educational Planner The "right" school is the one that's right for you. Find it! Learn about more than 1,500 private and junior boarding schools, tips on how to apply, and private school options with the AIFS Educational Planner. In addition, there are summer opportunities for K-12, as well as information about college and graduate school for parents and teachers to continue their educational aspirations. Visit the AIFS Educational Planner: https://webapps3.aifs.com/NSGTWeb/LogIn/login.aspx |
| Do Something and Dunkin Brands Offer Grants for Disaster Preparedness Projects Do Something (www.dosomething.org/) and the Dunkin Brands Community Foundation (www.dunkinbrands.com/foundation) have partnered to offer $500 Disaster Grants to young people across the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster |
| New Initiative to Improve College Savings Plans Launched The D.C.-based New America Foundation and the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis have announced a new initiative designed to improve so-called 529 college savings plans in order to give more individuals the opportunity to attend and complete college... Read the press release in Philanthropy News Digest: |
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Check out the new NSGT Facebook group! If you have a Facebook account, just visit www.facebook.com/ and search "National Society for the Gifted & Talented." Let us know your thoughts – post comments on the Discussion Board! |
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High school students are invited to submit entries for the Student Conservation Association's Green Your School Contest! SCA's Green Your School Contest is a national competition to stimulate and/or identify conservation service projects designed by high school students that improve, restore, beautify, or conserve their high school environment. Prizes include monetary awards from $2500 to $5000. The contest deadline is October 9, 2009. For complete details, visit www.thesca.org/green-your-school. |
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Are you looking for summer and distance learning programs to keep your child active this year? Check out our program list! The list is updated monthly and features many different types of programs across the country. Searching is easy – just click on a state, or take courses from the comfort of your own home with our online learning links. View online learning links: www.nsgt.org/resources/programs.asp |
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Login to view the new updated program listing, a school directory with over 50,000 schools offering gifted programs, and a member directory to find support and keep in touch. If there is anything you don’t see that should be a benefit, please let us know so we can start working on it today! Member login: https://webapps3.aifs.com/NSGTWeb/LogIn/login.aspx Learn more about NSGT member benefits: www.nsgt.org/benefits.asp |
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