Conversation about "giftedness"
As parents slog through the application process for the city's gifted and talented programs, today there's a chance to step back and consider the evolving definition of what 'gifted' means. EdWeek.org is hosting a conversation with three leading experts in the field, whose book, The Development of Giftedness and Talent Across the Life Span, will available soon. Submit your questions now, and check back at EdWeek between 4 pm and 5 pm for answers.
Meanwhile, tell us what you think about giftedness: Do you agree with recent developmental theories that it's not a static, innate condition but a trait that can be nurtured and developed? What about social and emotional intelligence? Giftedness beyond the academic realm?
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