@GiftedStudies

Where Gifted Learners Discover Their Potential. We educate gifted students, teachers, and parents by providing programs throughout the year. https://xitter.cf/t.co/wGibQtZZt8

 Western Kentucky University
wku.edu/gifted
Joined September 2009
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Our Assistant Director of Programming, Madison Staton, spoke at the 2026 West Virginia Science Teachers Association (WVSTA) Conference! She shared resources, professional learning opportunities, and ways science educators can connect and grow through @NSTA . Go Madison!
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Congratulations to our Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Tugce Karatas, on publishing the first paper from her dissertation in Gifted Child Quarterly! Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful… #giftedadvocacy @wku
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Thank you @Daily_Dispatch for featuring 2026 #NationalSTEMScholar Milton Lima from @StemEarly in Henderson, NC, one of just 11 middle school science teachers nationwide to participate! #STEM #STEMeducation @GattonAcademy @GiftedStudies @wku ow.ly/8zN350ZPMak

Henderson teacher selected as National STEM Scholar

HENDERSON — Milton Lima, a teacher from STEM Early High School is among 10 middle school teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National

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Julia Link Roberts@jlrgiftedOct 22
Happy to present at the Ohio Association for Gifted Children Conference in Columbus! Acceleration comes in so many forms that it makes for an important and interesting presentation. @KAGEgifted @GiftedStudies @WKUCEBS @PrichardCom @WKUAlumni
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Thank you @YourAlaskaLink for highlighting 2026 #NationalSTEMScholar Wendy Kate Mendiola, a dedicated middle school teacher at Chief Ivan Blunka School in New Stuyahok, AK inspiring the next generation of #STEM pioneers! @GattonAcademy @GiftedStudies @wku ow.ly/nvXj50ZPMiy

Alaska teacher selected for national STEM Scholar program

Wendy Kate Mendiola of Chief Ivan Blunka School in New Stuyahok has been selected for the 2026 National STEM Scholar Program, joining educators nationwide for advanced STEM training.

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Calling all educators interested in exploring the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary's Integrated Curriculum Model for the classroom. These webinars are a no-cost opportunity! Learn more and register here: portal.gifted-studies.com/fo… #mindsonhandson #giftededucation
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@wkuOct 13
It's almost time for WKU Preview Day! Join us on Saturday, October 17 for a free open house event designed for future Hilltoppers and families. It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about our academic programs, tour our beautiful campus, and get a glimpse of life at Western Kentucky University. While here, you can personally connect with representatives from different academic departments, student services, housing, financial aid, and more. Register now at wku.edu/preview/
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IdeaFestival Bowling Green is an annual one-day celebration of ideas and imagination on February 17, 2027. Registration opens October 30 at 8:30 a.m. CT. Learn more about the event here: wku.edu/gifted/ideafestivalb… #kyschools #mindsonhandson #ideafestivalbg
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Did you know 2023 #NationalSTEMScholars JJ Frye and Teresa Robertson currently serve as @KySciTA (KSTA) District Directors? Together they are representing teachers from multiple Kentucky counties. Scholars - have you considered joining your state's board? @GiftedStudies @
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Join us for a TIP-KY Mini Session on Kentucky's Talent Identification Program. We'll cover assessments, eligibility, school invitation processes, and answer your questions. Register here: giftedwku.wufoo.com/forms/m1… #aboveleveltesting #ACT #iowaassessments
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Did you know GRH has lots of STDY spaces? All they need is U! wku.edu/cebs-student-success…
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Join The Center for Gifted Studies for a three-part virtual professional learning cohort designed to help educators in grades 4–8 better meet learners' needs. Learn more and register here: wku.edu/gifted/differentiati… #mindsonhandson #teachers #differentiation
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Registration for Fall Super Saturdays is now open! Super Saturday classes allow high-ability and high-interest students in grades 1-6 to broaden the scope of their interests. Learn more and register your student here: wku.edu/gifted/super_saturda… #mindsonhandson
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Today, Dr. Julia Roberts led a session on advancing meaningful, impactful education policy at the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Fall Summit. #giftededucation #mindsonhandson #kidsfirstkentucky #kyschools @KidsFirst_KY
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If you missed our Virtual Gifted Update on Saturday, be sure to check it out on our YouTube! @KAGEgifted Watch it here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #gifted #mindsonhandson

2026 Gifted Update

Hosted by The Center for Gifted Studies and The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, we present the annual 2026 Gifted Update.

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Educators of grades 4-8! This virtual, three-day cohort is for you! Join us September 17, October 15, and November 12 as our three facilitators dive into the world of classroom differentiation. Register and learn more: wku.edu/gifted/differentiati… #classroom #gifted #mindsonhandson
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Every #NationalSTEMScholar starts with one teacher’s big idea — a robotics lab, a rocketry program, an aquaponics system. NSCF funds it. 110 Scholars, 38 states, 230K+ students reached by 2027. #GiveForGoodLou is Thu, Sept 10. #STEM #STEMeducation @GiftedStudies @GattonAcademy
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Don't forget, applications for the Civic Leadership Institute for sophomores and juniors are due THIS FRIDAY! Apply here: wku.edu/gifted/civicleadersh… #mindsonhandson #gifted
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Join us for a three-part virtual professional learning cohort designed to help educators intentionally differentiate instruction for advanced learners in grades 4–8. Learn more and register at: wku.edu/gifted/differentiati… #gifted #giftededucation #mindsonhandson
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If you are seeking the latest information on all things gifted education in the state of Kentucky, join us for our Virtual Gifted Update on August 29! Register here: giftedwku.wufoo.com/forms/r1… #mindsonhandson #gifted #giftededucation @jlrgifted #WKU @KAGEgifted
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