While gifted children can certainly excel in academic subjects like mathematics, many of these youths’ talents can be in artistic areas, such as music, dance and painting, according to the National Association for Gifted Children. One student who has displayed exceptional artistic talent is 13-year-old Ben Glover, who attends the Bishop Stopford School in the […]
Archive | December, 2011
Premature babies may grow up to have lower IQs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than a half million babies in the U.S. are born prematurely on a yearly basis. Now, new research reveals that early delivery may lead to lower IQs later in life, Time Healthland reported.In a recent study, Katri Rikkonen, professor of psychology at the University […]
A career test can lead to a more focused job search
While the competition for many available jobs is stiff right now, there are steps people can take to increase their chances of finding work.The first thing jobseekers can do is take a career test and figure out what type of position would best suit their personality and skill set. With this information, these individuals […]
Gifted student hopes to earn his PhD by age 20
Many students struggle in the classroom. Some have learning disabilities, while others are simply bored by the material they are being taught. Occasionally, these pupils are unengaged due to the fact that they are actually gifted children. According to the National Association for Gifted Children, the needs of gifted students are often overlooked. Keenan […]
Jobseekers advised to keep searching during the holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, some jobseekers may decide to take some time off from their search for employment opportunities, thinking that businesses will do the same. Despite what some believe, the holiday season is actually an excellent time to search for jobs, according to CareerCast.com. During the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, people can […]